International Development (Gender Equality) Act 2014
promote gender equality in the provision by the Government of development assistance and humanitarian assistance to countries outside the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The International Development (Gender Equality) Act 2014 was a Ballot Bill tabled by William Cash that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 19 June 2013 and became an Act of Parliament on 13 March 2014.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (William Cash), 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