Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 November 2025. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Bill of Rights
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a Bill of Rights extending across the UK.
- Answer
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We have no plans to introduce a new Bill of Rights extending across the UK. The Human Rights Act 1998 provides human rights protections across the UK. It is an important part of our constitutional arrangements and will remain part of our law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 94182
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Bill of Rights
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- 2025-12-04 12:36:04 +0000
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