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Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2012-13

Last updated: 1 March 2013 at 16:09

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Long title

A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.

Summary

The aim of the Bill is to reduce the stigma and negative perceptions associated with mental illness. It would repeal legislative provisions that can prevent people with mental health conditions from serving as Members of Parliament, members of the devolved legislatures, jurors, or company directors.

Sponsors

Gavin Barwell
Conservative
Croydon Central
Lord Stevenson of Coddenham
Crossbench
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

HL Bill 62 2012-2013 (as brought from the Commons on 3 December 2012)
4 December 2012
Lords

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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