Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the dissolution and calling of Parliament, including provision for the repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

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Questions about the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022

What stage is the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 at?

The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 become law?

Yes. The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022?

The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 was sponsored by Michael Gove.

When was the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 12 May 2021, at first reading.

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