This bill gives special constables the legal right to take paid time off work to perform their policing duties, extending protections already available to other public office holders.
A Bill to amend Section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to add Special Constables to the list of those granted the right to take time off work to perform their duties.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Sir Ashley Fox
Introduced: 2024-10-21