Sexual Violence Legislation Bill
Government bill
11 November 2019
This bill amends the Evidence Act 2006, Victims’ Rights Act 2002, and Criminal Procedure Act 2011 to reduce the retraumatisation victims of sexual violence may experience when they attend court and give evidence.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
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- Introduced on 11 November 2019
- 1st reading on 14 November 2019
- 2nd reading on 25 February 2021
- 3rd reading on 14 December 2021
- Royal assent on 20 December 2021
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 14 November 2019
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
2nd reading
PassedReading date: 25 February 2021
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
3rd reading
PassedReading date: 14 December 2021
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.