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Victims and Prisoners Act 2024

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Sessions 2022-23, 2023-24

Last updated: 12 November 2024 at 12:43

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about victims of criminal conduct and others affected by criminal conduct; about the appointment and functions of advocates for victims of major incidents; about the release of prisoners; about the membership and functions of the Parole Board; to prohibit certain prisoners from forming a marriage or civil partnership; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring departments

Ministry of Justice
Dominic Raab
Conservative, Esher and Walton
Ministry of Justice
Alex Chalk
Conservative, Cheltenham
Ministry of Justice
Lord Bellamy
Conservative, Life peer

Current version of the Bill

Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21)
24 May 2024

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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