Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023
make provision about causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress to a person in public where the behaviour is done because of that person’s sex; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Greg Clark that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 15 June 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 18 September 2023.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Greg Clark), 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 Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
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