Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend Section 50 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to add Special Constables to the list of those granted the right to take time off work to perform their duties.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill

What stage is the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill at?

The Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill?

The Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill was sponsored by Sir Ashley Fox.

When was the Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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