Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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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
<p>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.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
20 June 2012 – 20 June 2012
- 2nd reading· Commons
14 September 2012 – 14 September 2012
- Committee stage· Commons
31 October 2012 – 31 October 2012
- Report stage· Commons
30 November 2012 – 30 November 2012
- 3rd reading· Commons
30 November 2012 – 30 November 2012
- 1st reading· Lords
3 December 2012 – 3 December 2012
- 2nd reading· Lords
18 January 2013 – 18 January 2013
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
4 February 2013 – 4 February 2013
- 3rd reading· Lords
11 February 2013 – 11 February 2013
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
28 February 2013 – 28 February 2013
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 1027.