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Section 19 — Human Rights Act 1998: Statements of compatibility.
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Statements of compatibility. 19 1 A Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament must, before Second Reading of the Bill—
a make a statement to the effect that in his view the provisions of the Bill are compatible with the Convention rights (“ a statement of compatibility ”); or b make a statement to the effect that although he is unable to make a statement of compatibility the government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.
2 The statement must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister making it considers appropriate.
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