I11Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 is repealed.
I22Revival of prerogative powers to dissolve Parliament and to call a new Parliament
1
The powers relating to the dissolution of Parliament and the calling of a new Parliament that were exercisable by virtue of Her Majesty’s prerogative immediately before the commencement of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 are exercisable again, as if the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 had never been enacted.
2
For the purposes of subsection (1), the powers relating to the calling of a new Parliament include powers to order the issue of—
a
writs of summons to attend the House of Lords, and
b
writs for parliamentary elections (see rule 3 in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983).
I33Non-justiciability of revived prerogative powers
A court or tribunal may not question—
a
the exercise or purported exercise of the powers referred to in section 2,
b
any decision or purported decision relating to those powers, or
c
the limits or extent of those powers.
I44Automatic dissolution of Parliament after five years
If it has not been dissolved earlier, a Parliament dissolves at the beginning of the day that is the fifth anniversary of the day on which it first met.
I55Minor and consequential amendments and savings
1
The Schedule contains minor and consequential amendments.
2
The repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 by section 1 does not affect the amendments and repeals made by the Schedule to that Act.
I66Extent, commencement and short title
1
This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to subsection (2).
2
An amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended, repealed or revoked.
3
This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed.
4
This Act may be cited as the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022.