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UK Parliament · Bill
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024
Summary
This Act is designed to improve rights and support for two groups: victims of crime (ensuring they get better information and help) and prisoners (potentially reforming how prisons operate). It aims to balance protecting the public while also addressing how people in the criminal justice system are treated.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger protections and rights for crime victims, such as better access to information about their case and support services. It may also aim to improve how the prison system works, potentially making communities safer and helping prisoners rehabilitate.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that the Act could be too tough on prisoners, making rehabilitation harder, or conversely, that it doesn't do enough to protect victims. Some may also be concerned about the cost of implementing new victim support services or changes to the prison system.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote4 votes
75% Support · 325% Oppose · 1
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading29 Mar 2023
- 2nd reading15 May 2023
- Committee stage20 Jun 2023
- 1st reading8 Nov 2023
- 2nd reading8 Nov 2023
- Report stage4 Dec 2023
- 3rd reading4 Dec 2023
Lords
- 1st reading6 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading18 Dec 2023
- Committee stage24 Jan 2024
- Report stage16 Apr 2024
- 3rd reading23 May 2024
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