Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021
make provision about substance testing in prisons and similar institutions.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Cheryl Gillan that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 5 February 2020 and became an Act of Parliament on 29 April 2021.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Cheryl Gillan), 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