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Bill · started in the Lords

Ballot Secrecy Act 2023

A Bill to make provision for ensuring the secrecy of ballots cast in polling stations at elections; and for connected purposes

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Ballot Secrecy Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 26 May 2022 by Lord Hayward (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023, receiving Royal Assent on 2 May 2023.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 26 May 2022
  2. 2nd reading Lords 15 Jul 2022
  3. Committee stage Lords 18 Nov 2022
  4. Report stage Lords 23 Nov 2022
  5. 3rd reading Lords 30 Nov 2022
  6. 1st reading Commons 1 Dec 2022
  7. 2nd reading Commons 9 Dec 2022
  8. Committee stage Commons 8 Mar 2023
  9. 3rd reading Commons 24 Mar 2023
  10. Royal Assent Unassigned 2 May 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 3 May 2023.