Prisons (Property) Act 2013
make provision for the destruction of certain property found in prisons and similar institutions.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Prisons (Property) Act 2013 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Stuart Andrew 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 (Stuart Andrew), 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 All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament