Victims of Crime (Code of Practice) Bill 2010-12
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. make provision for a code of practice to be observed by all those working in the criminal justice system setting out the rights of victims of crime and their families; and for connected purposes;
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Victims of Crime (Code of Practice) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Priti Patel.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2010-12 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Priti Patel), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
So is this going to become a law?No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Wednesday 14th December 2011 - 1st reading: House of Commons
Bill Progession through Parliament