Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 Correspondence published by the Women and Equalities Committee
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.
Follows the calculation style Treaty periods A and B.
A step of type Business step.
Committees exchange letters with government departments and others, often to request information or follow up on recommendations.
There are 3 business items.
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Council of Europe Convention, done at Istanbul on 11 May 2011, on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
On 17 January 2024.
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Council of Europe Convention, done at Istanbul on 11 May 2011, on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
On 13 December 2023.
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Negotiations for a potential agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council
On 13 December 2023.