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International Development (Gender Equality) Act

[As Introduced]
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This Act commits the UK to making gender equality a key priority when providing development aid to poorer countries. It aims to ensure that UK international development programmes actively work to improve women's and girls' rights, safety, and opportunities globally.

Presented by Mr William Cash
supported by Lord McColl of Dulwich.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
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The people's count16 votes
0% Aye · 0100% No · 16
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading19 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading13 Sept 2013
  • Committee stage11 Dec 2013
  • Report stage17 Jan 2014
  • 3rd reading17 Jan 2014

Lords

  • 1st reading20 Jan 2014
  • 2nd reading7 Feb 2014
  • 3rd reading4 Mar 2014
Royal Assent13 Mar 2014