Parliamentary procedure
19 Statements of compatibility.
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.