Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017
repeal sections 146(4) and 147(3) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017 was a Ballot Bill tabled by John Baron that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 29 June 2016 and became an Act of Parliament on 27 April 2017.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (John Baron), 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 Initial Briefing papers Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament