UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1855
Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017
[As Introduced]
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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.
Presented by John Glen
supported by Baroness Scott of Bybrook.
supported by Baroness Scott of Bybrook.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
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