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Rights Bill

A Bill to set out certain principles in a United Kingdom Bill of Rights; to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Rights Bill would create a UK Bill of Rights by setting out core principles and repealing the Human Rights Act 1998, with related provisions to support the new framework. It also signals policy focus areas such as technology and equality and civil rights, and is at the Commons' second-reading stage, an early step in its passage through Parliament.

Key Points

  • Establishes a UK Bill of Rights by enshrining core principles and repealing the Human Rights Act 1998.
  • Includes connected purposes and related provisions to support the new framework.
  • Covers policy areas such as technology and equality & civil rights.
  • Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons (early stage).
  • Part of ongoing debate about how rights protections should be structured in UK law.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. No further progress details (e.g., Committee or Lords stages) are provided here.

Voting

No votes are reported for the Rights Bill in the provided data. The voting data shown below relates to amendments to a different bill (the Renters' Rights Bill) and not to the Rights Bill.

Who is affected?

All residents of the United KingdomIndividuals seeking protection of rights and civil libertiesMinority and vulnerable groups impacted by rights protectionsUsers and others affected by technology policyPublic authorities and organisations implementing or enforcing rights law

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 4 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Ulster Unionist PartyGenerally For
4 / 0
Traditional Unionist VoiceGenerally For
4 / 0
Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally For
18 / 1
ConservativeGenerally For
307 / 104
Reform UKGenerally For
14 / 6
Liberal DemocratMixed
126 / 61
AllianceMixed
2 / 1
IndependentGenerally For
23 / 16
Green PartyMixed
8 / 8
Social Democratic & Labour PartyGenerally Against
2 / 6
Your PartyGenerally Against
1 / 3
Labour (Co-op)Generally Against
349 / 1054
Plaid CymruMixed
0 / 0
Scottish National PartyMixed
0 / 0
Sinn FéinMixed
0 / 0
SpeakerMixed
0 / 0

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Rights

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (4)