Recall of MPs Act 2015

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Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Act_of_Parliament
gptkbp:category gptkb:Election_law_in_the_United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_Kingdom_constitutional_law
2015 in British law
Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning Parliament
gptkbp:chapter 2015 c. 25
gptkbp:compatibleWith Members of the House of Lords
Members of devolved legislatures
gptkbp:effectOfSuccessfulPetition MP's seat becomes vacant and a by-election is held
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enteredIntoForce 2015-03-26
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Recall of MPs Act 2015
gptkbp:introduced Nick Clegg
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:longTitle An Act to make provision about the recall of members of the House of Commons; and for connected purposes.
gptkbp:purpose Provides a mechanism for constituents to recall their Member of Parliament under certain circumstances.
gptkbp:recallPetitionThreshold 10% of eligible registered voters in the constituency
gptkbp:receivedRoyalAssent 2015-03-26
gptkbp:relatedLegislation gptkb:Representation_of_the_People_Act_1983
gptkbp:triggeredBy MP convicted of providing false or misleading expenses claims
MP convicted of an offence and receives a custodial sentence
MP suspended from the House of Commons for at least 10 sitting days or 14 calendar days
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:First_Cameron_ministry
gptkb:Coalition_government_(UK,_2010–2015)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7