Guidance relating to right to be heard challenges for the HS2 Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) hybrid Bill
Provides details about petitioners being heard in the House of Commons Select Committee for the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill.
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The right to be heard (which used to be called ‘locus standi’) is the term used to define those who have sufficient connection to the High Speed Two (HS2) Phase 2b (Crewe – Manchester) hybrid Bill to have their petition heard before the Select Committee.
Petitioners are those whose property or interests are ‘specially and directly affected’ by the Bill, with challenges being made by the Secretary of State and action decided by the Select Committee. A petition can be challenged if the promoter of the Bill disagrees that there is a direct and special effect. In that event, the Select Committee decides whether there is a right to be heard. You will be notified if your petition is to be challenged.
These documents provide further information relating to right to be heard challenges in the House of Commons.
Last updated 28 June 2022 + show all updates
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New document added: HS2 guidance note on right to be heard challenge procedure.
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First published.