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Motion that subsections (6) to (9) of section 268 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 should apply lapsed at the end of session

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

Under section 268 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the enhanced affirmative procedure usually follows a 40 day period before the instrument can be approved. However, under subsection 5 either House of Parliament can resolve with a 30-day period to extend the approval period to 60 days. The procedure that enables either House allows for a motion to be tabled, debated and approved or rejected. Such a motion can be withdrawn, lapse at the end of a session, not be called or not be moved.

Librarian notes

Scope note: All outstanding motions lapse at the point of prorogation, or dissolution if there is no prorogation.

Link note: V&P anchor link

Date note: Date of prorogation or dissolution.

Publication name: Votes and Proceedings

Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings

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