UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1027
Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013
[As Introduced]
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<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>
Presented by Gavin Barwell
supported by Lord Stevenson of Coddenham.
supported by Lord Stevenson of Coddenham.
✓ Passed into lawPublicCommonsRoyal Assent
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MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
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Gavin Barwell
ConservativeCroydon Central
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Jun 2012
- 2nd reading14 Sept 2012
- Committee stage31 Oct 2012
- Report stage30 Nov 2012
- 3rd reading30 Nov 2012
Lords
- 1st reading3 Dec 2012
- 2nd reading18 Jan 2013
- 3rd reading11 Feb 2013
Royal Assent28 Feb 2013