Race Relations (Election Candidates) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 October 2008
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Summary
<p><!-- Old BKB long title -->The aim of this Bill is to increase the number of elected representatives from different ethnic groups by making provision for political parties to have the option of drawing up shortlists for candidates on the grounds of ethnicity. It would do this by exempting the selection of candidates from the provisions of the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
6 February 2008 – 6 February 2008
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 279.