Justice and Security Act 2013
- Type of Bill:
- Government Bill
- Sponsors:
- Lord Wallace of Tankerness
Ministry of Justice - Mr Kenneth Clarke
Cabinet Office
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Lords
- House of Lords
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- House of Commons
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- Royal Assent
Last event
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Royal Assent 25 April, 2013
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25.04.2013
Act of Parliament
| House | Act | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Justice and Security Act 2013 c.18 | 25.04.2013 |
Latest news on the Justice and Security Act 2013
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 25 April. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law).
Summary of the Justice and Security Act 2013
A bill to provide for oversight of the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service, the Government Communications Headquarters and other activities relating to intelligence or security matters; to provide for closed material procedure in relation to certain civil proceedings; to prevent the making of certain court orders for the disclosure of sensitive information; and for connected purposes.Stay up to date
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