Royal Archives Act 2020
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| Citation | SA 10-2020 |
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| Introduced by | Vig Newton 23 August 2020 (Commons) |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 23 August 2020 |
| Commencement | 23 August 2020 |
| Repealed | 6 October 2021 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Royal Archives Act 2020 was a legislative proposal that sought to create the formal position of a Royal Archivist within the Empire of Great Britain. Recognizing the need for a dedicated custodian of historical records, the Act aimed to ensure the systematic preservation of essential documents tied to the nation’s royal, parliamentary, governmental, and judicial legacy. The Act was introduced by Vig Newton, the Member of Parliament for York Center, during the unicameral 6th Session of Parliament. The proposal was formally presented on the 19th of August 2020 and received Royal Assent just a few days later, having received unanimous support, on the 23rd of August 2020.[1]
The Act was repealed on the 6th of October 2021, initiated by Vig Newton himself.[2] The repeal was based on the recognition that the legislation had become unnecessary, as it was the last remaining proposal from an obsolete legislative format, and its references had grown outdated.
Parliamentary Debate
When the Act was introduced, no opinions or objections were raised by any Members of Parliament. It subsequently passed unanimously.
| Party | MP | Constituency | Vote |
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| BWP | Vig Newton | York Central |  Aye
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| BWP | James Stephenson | Brecan and Radnorshire | Aye
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| IP | Ulrich Bauheim | Belfast West | Aye
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