Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 Oral evidence session by the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR)

11 November 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.

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The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) can take evidence in regards to remedial orders or a treaty subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.

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   On 4 February 2026.