Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 21 September 2023

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress to a person in public where the behaviour is done because of that person’s sex; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    15 June 2022 – 15 June 2022

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    9 December 2022 – 9 December 2022

  3. Committee stage· Commons

    22 February 2023 – 22 February 2023

  4. Report stage· Commons

    24 March 2023 – 24 March 2023

  5. 3rd reading· Commons

    24 March 2023 – 24 March 2023

  6. 1st reading· Lords

    27 March 2023 – 27 March 2023

  7. 2nd reading· Lords

    16 June 2023 – 16 June 2023

  8. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    4 July 2023 – 4 July 2023

  9. 3rd reading· Lords

    18 September 2023 – 18 September 2023

  10. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    18 September 2023 – 18 September 2023

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3196.