Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013


make provision for the prosecution in Scotland of partnerships, partners and others following dissolution or changes in membership.

Government Bill

(Scotland Office)
What is this Bill?

The Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 5 November 2012 and became an Act of Parliament on 25 April 2013.

Whose idea is this Bill?

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Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes

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
25/04/2013
Explanatory Note
28/02/2013

Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages

25th April 2013
Royal Assent (Commons)
25th April 2013
Act of Parliament
Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Act 2013 c.21
22nd April 2013
3rd reading: House of Commons
22nd April 2013
Report stage: House of Commons
20th March 2013
Public Bill Committee and report stage proceedings: Commons
Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 19 March 2013
19th March 2013
Committee Debate: 1st sitting: House of Commons
19th March 2013
Amendment papers
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 19 March 2013
18th March 2013
Selection of amendments: Commons
Consideration in Committee: Selection 1 (PDF, 13KB)
15th March 2013
Amendment papers
Notices of Amendments given on 14 March 2013
14th March 2013
Amendment papers
Notices of Amendments given on 13 March 2013
12th March 2013
2nd reading: House of Commons
11th March 2013
Second reading committee: House of Commons
28th February 2013
Bills
Bill 143 2012-13 (as brought from the Lords)
28th February 2013
Explanatory Notes
Bill 143 EN 2012-13
27th February 2013
3rd reading: House of Lords
27th February 2013
1st reading: House of Commons
25th February 2013
Report stage: House of Lords
13th February 2013
Committee's website: House of Lords
13th February 2013
Amendment papers
Amendment to be moved in Special Public Committee as at 12 February 2013
10th December 2012
2nd reading: House of Lords
6th November 2012
Bills
HL Bill 51 2012-13, as introduced
6th November 2012
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 51 EN 2012-13, Explanatory notes to Bill
5th November 2012
1st reading: House of Lords