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United Kingdom legislation
The Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom . The act repealed parts of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 that allowed homosexual acts to be grounds for dismissal from the crew of merchant ships. It was introduced to Parliament as a private members bill by John Glen and Baroness Scott of Bybook .[2]
Provisions
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The provisions of the act are:
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Through the Commons
The Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on 29 June 2016 and its second reading on 20 January 2017.[4] committee stage started on 8 February and the committee reported on 24 March.[4] third reading the same day with no amendments.
Through the Lords and royal assent
The Bill had its first reading on 27 March 2017 and its second reading on 6 April.[4] royal assent the same day.[4]
References
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^ "1 - Homosexual acts in the merchant navy: repeals" . Legislation.gov.uk . Retrieved 2 July 2019 .
^ a b c d "Bill stages — Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Act 2017" . Parliament.uk . Retrieved 2 July 2019 .
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