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Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2012
Summary
This Act gives UK prisons the legal power to use technology that blocks or disrupts mobile phone signals and other wireless communications inside prison buildings. The goal is to stop prisoners from using phones to contact people outside and coordinate criminal activities while serving their sentences.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the use of technology to block mobile phone signals and other wireless communications inside prisons. Supporters believe it helps keep prisons safer and more secure by stopping criminals from running illegal operations from their cells, such as ordering crimes on the outside or smuggling drugs.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that signal-blocking technology could interfere with other wireless services near prisons, affecting nearby residents and businesses. Some also raise concerns about the cost of installing and maintaining this equipment, and question whether it's the most effective way to deal with prison security problems.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Jun 2012
- 2nd reading6 Jul 2012
- Committee stage17 Oct 2012
- Report stage19 Oct 2012
- 3rd reading19 Oct 2012
Lords
- 1st reading22 Oct 2012
- 2nd reading9 Nov 2012
- 3rd reading4 Dec 2012
Royal Assent19 Dec 2012
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