Prisons (Property) Act 2013


make provision for the destruction of certain property found in prisons and similar institutions.

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this 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

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
Explanatory Note
04/12/2012