Mental Health (Discrimination) Act 2013
A Bill to make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health; and for connected purposes.
The aim of the Bill is to reduce the stigma and negative perceptions associated with mental illness. It would repeal legislative provisions that can prevent people with mental health conditions from serving as Members of Parliament, members of the devolved legislatures, jurors, or company directors.
Last fetched 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk
Progress through Parliament10 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
20 Jun 2012
Commons
2nd reading
14 Sept 2012
Commons
Committee stage
31 Oct 2012
Commons
Report stage
30 Nov 2012
Commons
3rd reading
30 Nov 2012
Lords
1st reading
03 Dec 2012
Lords
2nd reading
18 Jan 2013
Lords
Order of Commitment discharged
04 Feb 2013
Lords
3rd reading
11 Feb 2013
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Royal Assent
28 Feb 2013
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BillExplanatory NotesBill proceedings: CommonsAmendment Paper
HL Bill 62 2012-2013 (as brought from the Commons on 3 December 2012)
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HL Bill 62 EN 2012-2013
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Report Stage Proceedings as at 30 November 2012
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Consideration of Bill as at 30 November 2012
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