Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
To make provision about how offenders are dealt with before and after conviction; to amend the offence of possession of extreme pornographic images; to make provision about the proceedings and powers of courts and tribunals; to make provision about judicial review; and for connected purposes.
Government Bill
(Ministry of Justice)The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 was a Government Bill that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 24 February 2014 and became an Act of Parliament on 12 February 2015.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Government Bills, Process of a Bill
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament