Devolved Referendum Powers Bill

A bill to allow local devolved regions more legislative control.
Bill IDCB10-04
Author(s) The Rt Hon John Bell PC
First reading2022 October 25
Affected legislation N/A

Stages

2022-10-25 First reading No divisions available for this stage

Versions

2022-10-25 As submitted Be it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows

1 Referendums

  1. Constituency MPs in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland may call a referendum for issues concerning their respective constituencies at any time.
  2. Approved referendums will be treated identically to legislation passed through Parliament, and will be subject to the limitations of any such legislation.
  3. The voting date for any referendums called through this act will occur no later than 30 days after the calling of the referendum.

2 Short title, commencement, and extent

  1. This Act may be cited as the Devolved Referendum Powers Act 2022.
  2. This Act extends to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
  3. This Act comes into force upon royal assent.