Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Act 2013


Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this Bill?

The Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Act 2013 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Lord Barwell that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 20 June 2012 and became an Act of Parliament on 28 February 2013.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Lord Barwell), 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

Sponsor: Lord Barwell

Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates

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

Bill Debate
28/02/2013
Briefing paper
23/11/2012
Explanatory Note
04/12/2012