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Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill

A Bill to provide that certain offences committed towards members of the armed forces shall be treated as aggravated; to prohibit discrimination against individuals in terms of provision of goods and services on the grounds that they are members of the armed forces; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

30 March 2015

In Plain English

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This bill would make certain offences against serving armed forces personnel more serious by treating them as aggravated offences. It would also prohibit discrimination against people who are members of the armed forces when they are buying goods or using services, and it includes related provisions to support service personnel.

Key Points

  • Treats certain offences against armed forces members as aggravated offences (potentially harsher penalties).
  • Bars discrimination in the provision of goods and services on the grounds of being a member of the armed forces.
  • Originating in the House of Commons; currently at the second reading in the Commons (first reading occurred on 7 July 2014).
  • Covers aspects of crime and justice, defence, and equality/civil rights; aims to protect armed forces personnel from discrimination.

Progress

The Bill has completed its first reading and is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons. Further stages have not yet taken place.

Who is affected?

Serving members of the armed forcesConsumers and members of the public who use goods/servicesBusinesses and organisations that provide goods or services to the public (their non-discrimination duties under the Bill)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

7 Jul 2014

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was presented to Parliament on 7 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

The 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 35 2014-2015, as introduced
BillCommons
20 Jan 2015

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.