Dissolution of Parliament in the United Kingdom under the Provisions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 Cover Image

Rozwiązanie parlamentu w Wielkiej Brytanii na podstawie ustawy o kadencji parlamentarnej z 2011 r.
Dissolution of Parliament in the United Kingdom under the Provisions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011

Author(s): Tomasz Wieciech
Subject(s): Politics, Constitutional Law
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: dissolution of Parliament; United Kingdom’s constitutional system; parliamentary system of government

Summary/Abstract: The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 came into force on 15 September 2011. The Act introducesa new way of dissolving Parliament, replacing the prerogative power of the Monarch to dissolve theHouse of Commons. Under the provisions of the Act, the House’s future terms are fixed to five years. Early general elections may be held when either of the following conditions is met. First, if a motionfor an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House (including vacantseats). Second, if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is con-firmed by the Commons within 14 days by means of a confidence motion.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 79-94
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish