Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Act 2015
Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 26 March. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). make provision about the inclusion at local authority meetings of observances that are, and about powers of local authorities in relation to events that to any extent are, religious or related to a religious or philosophical belief.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Act 2015 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Jake Berry that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 2 July 2014 and became an Act of Parliament on 26 March 2015.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Jake Berry), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
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