Bill · started in the Commons

Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Act 2022

A Bill to extend the protection from seizure or forfeiture given to cultural objects.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 June 2021 by Mel Stride (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Act 2022, receiving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 16 Jun 2021
  2. 2nd reading Commons 10 Sep 2021
  3. Committee stage Commons 17 Nov 2021
  4. Report stage Commons 28 Jan 2022
  5. 3rd reading Commons 28 Jan 2022
  6. 1st reading Lords 31 Jan 2022
  7. 2nd reading Lords 18 Mar 2022
  8. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 6 Apr 2022
  9. 3rd reading Lords 25 Apr 2022
  10. Royal Assent Unassigned 28 Apr 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 Apr 2022.