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The Torture (Damages) Bill in Parliament

The History of the Torture (Damages) Bill in Parliament

During the 2007-08 parliamentary session, the Bill successfully passed all stages in the Lords and had a First Reading in the House of Commons before the parliamentary year ended and the Bill could progress no further.

  • The First Reading in the House of Lords was held on 5th February 2008. The Bill was introduced in the Lords by Lord Archer of Sandwell QC.

  • Watch the Second Reading on 16th May 2008 here - Read the Hansard Transcript here


  • Watch the Third Reading on 11th Nov 2008 here - Read the Hansard Transcript here


  • The Bill had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 18th November 2008, introduced by Andrew Dismore MP.
A summary of the Progress of the Torture (Damages) Bill during 2007-08 can be seen here

The Torture (Damages) Bill was also introduced by Lord Archer of Sandwell QC in the 2006-07 parliamentary session. The Bill did not progress beyond its First Reading.

 
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