Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2018
make provision about interference with wireless telegraphy in prisons and similar institutions.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) was a Ballot Bill tabled by Maria Caulfield that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 19 July 2017 and became an Act of Parliament on 20 December 2018.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Maria Caulfield), 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
Supporters: Andrew Selous (Con), David T C Davies (Con), Kirstene Hair (Con), Trudy Harrison (Con), Philip Davies (Con), Jacob Rees-Mogg (Con), Christopher Chope (Con), Paul Farrelly (Lab), Lord Beamish (Lab), Stephen Hepburn (Ind), Ed Davey (LD)
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