This bill requires public authorities to prioritise investigating and enforcing breaches of the law, with courts able to award damages if they fail. It affects all public bodies including police forces across the UK.
A Bill to require public authorities to exercise their statutory powers to investigate and take enforcement action for breaches of the law; to make provision for sanctions for failing to take such action; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Sir Christopher Chope
Introduced: 2024-10-21