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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Summary
This Act protects people's freedoms and privacy in the UK by limiting how the government and police can collect and keep personal data like DNA and fingerprints. It removes innocent people's records from databases and restricts the use of CCTV and surveillance unless there's a good reason for it.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections for people's privacy and freedom. It aims to stop unnecessary surveillance, restrict the storage of DNA records and fingerprints of innocent people, and give individuals more control over their personal information.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act might make it harder for police to solve crimes if they can't keep DNA records and fingerprints. Some also argue it could create loopholes that weaken security measures or make it too difficult for authorities to protect the public effectively.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 Feb 2011
- 2nd reading1 Mar 2011
- Committee stage22 Mar 2011
- Report stage10 Oct 2011
- 3rd reading11 Oct 2011
Lords
- 1st reading12 Oct 2011
- 2nd reading8 Nov 2011
- Committee stage29 Nov 2011
- Committee stage13 Dec 2011
- Report stage31 Jan 2012
- 3rd reading12 Mar 2012
Royal Assent1 May 2012
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