Make further provision about discrimination against people on the grounds of their mental health.
House of Lords
2 May 2012
The Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill aims to strengthen protections for people with mental health conditions by clarifying what counts as discrimination and outlining how people can challenge it. It covers various areas of life, not just employment, and seeks to improve how discrimination is prevented and dealt with. The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, where its principles are being discussed before more detailed scrutiny.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Lords. After this stage, it will proceed to detailed scrutiny in Committee and further formal stages if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 25 November.
The 2010-12 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
