Ballot Secrecy Act 2023
make provision for ensuring the secrecy of ballots cast in polling stations at elections; and for connected purposes
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Ballot Secrecy Act 2023 was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Hayward that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 26 May 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 2 May 2023.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Hayward), 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, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament