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Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017
Summary
This Act makes it illegal to discriminate against or mistreat people working in merchant shipping (commercial ships) because of their sexual orientation. It ensures that LGBTQ+ workers have the same legal protections from discrimination as other employees in the shipping industry.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing that discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in the merchant shipping industry should be illegal. Supporters argue it protects workers' rights and ensures everyone can work on ships safely without fear of unfair treatment based on sexual orientation.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some may oppose it by arguing it creates unnecessary regulations for ship operators, or they may have religious or traditional objections to the protections it provides. Others might question whether additional laws are needed beyond existing equality legislation.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading29 Jun 2016
- 2nd reading20 Jan 2017
- Committee stage8 Feb 2017
- Report stage24 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading24 Mar 2017
Lords
- 1st reading27 Mar 2017
- 2nd reading6 Apr 2017
- 3rd reading27 Apr 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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