Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
- Type of Bill:
- Government Bill
- Sponsors:
- Chris Grayling
Ministry of Justice - Lord Faulks
Ministry of Justice
Progress of the Bill
Bill started in the House of Commons
- House of Commons
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- House of Lords
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- Royal Assent
Last event
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Royal Assent 12 February, 2015
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12.02.2015
Act of Parliament
| House | Act | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 c.2 | 16.02.2015 |
Latest news on the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 12 February. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law).
Summary of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
To make provision about how offenders are dealt with before and after conviction; to amend the offence of possession of extreme pornographic images; to make provision about the proceedings and powers of courts and tribunals; to make provision about judicial review; and for connected purposes.Stay up to date
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