Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) Act 2012 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Paul Beresford that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 30 June 2010 and became an Act of Parliament on 8 March 2012.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Paul Beresford), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament