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Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2018
Summary
This Act allows UK prisons to use special equipment to jam or block mobile phone signals and wireless communications inside prison buildings. The goal is to stop prisoners from using phones to coordinate illegal activities, while keeping the prison more secure and reducing crime.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing prisons to block mobile phone signals and other wireless communications inside prison walls. This helps prevent criminals from running illegal activities from inside prison, such as organizing crimes, arranging drug smuggling, or intimidating witnesses from their cells.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that blocking wireless signals might also stop prisoners from contacting lawyers or family members legitimately. Some are concerned about the cost of installing this technology and whether it might interfere with wireless signals outside the prison, affecting nearby residents or businesses.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Jul 2017
- 2nd reading1 Dec 2017
- Committee stage9 May 2018
- Report stage6 Jul 2018
- 3rd reading6 Jul 2018
Lords
- 1st reading9 Jul 2018
- 2nd reading26 Oct 2018
- 3rd reading12 Dec 2018
Royal Assent20 Dec 2018
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