Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act 2012


Suspend restrictions on Sunday trading hours for the period of the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Government Bill

What is this Bill?

The Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Act 2012 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 28 March 2012 and became an Act of Parliament on 1 May 2012.

Whose idea is this Bill?

Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.

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, Government Bills, 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

Commons Completed
Lords Completed
Royal Assent

Latest Key documents

Briefing paper
27/04/2012
Explanatory Note
27/04/2012