National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2009

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The National Archives (Amendment) Bill 2009 would reduce the waiting period for transferring government department records to the National Archives, and making them available to the public, from 30 years to 15 years. It would take effect five years after being passed, giving departments time to prepare for the new system. The change is intended to improve public access and transparency in an era of 24-hour news, televised Parliament and widespread digital communication.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Archives Act 1986 by providing for the transfer to the National Archives of departmental records which are more than 15 years old; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018