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Bill · started in the Commons

Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021

A Bill to make provision about substance testing in prisons and similar institutions.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 February 2020 by Dame Cheryl Gillan (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021, receiving Royal Assent on 29 April 2021.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 5 Feb 2020
  2. 2nd reading Commons 16 Oct 2020
  3. Money resolution Commons 24 Nov 2020
  4. Committee stage Commons 2 Dec 2020
  5. Report stage Commons 12 Mar 2021
  6. 3rd reading Commons 12 Mar 2021
  7. 1st reading Lords 12 Mar 2021
  8. 2nd reading Lords 16 Apr 2021
  9. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 22 Apr 2021
  10. 3rd reading Lords 28 Apr 2021
  11. Royal Assent Unassigned 29 Apr 2021

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2021.