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Written question asked by Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Tynwald: Voting Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he will recommend the Isle of Man Constitution Bill 2023 for Royal Assent.

Answer

The UK Government has yet to receive the Isle of Man Constitution Bill 2023 from Tynwald.

The time required to scrutinise Crown Dependency legislation prior to Royal Assent varies depending on its complexity and any legal or constitutional questions that arise, including where clarification is needed from Law Officers in the Islands. Any decision on whether a Crown Dependency law can be recommended for Royal Assent will depend on the outcome of that process and as such, it would not be appropriate to speculate on the timing or outcome of the scrutiny in respect of the Isle of Man’s Constitution Bill in advance of its receipt.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109481
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bishops Voting rights Tynwald
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk