Brought to the attention of Parliament Procedures
A step of type Business step.
Treaties can be brought to the attention of Parliament before they're signed or laid subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010. Treaties can first be brought to the attention of Parliament via a ministerial statement or a committee inquiry during the negotiation process of said treaty.
There is 1 procedure.
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Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010
A treaty may be ratified if the Commons does not resolve against ratification within 21 sitting days. A Minister may extend this period. If the Commons resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement in disagreement, following which the Commons may consider for a further 21 sitting days. Even if the Lords resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement that the treaty be ratified. A Minister may determine a treaty be ratified without it being laid before Parliament.