United Kingdom Parliament (Sovereignty) Bill

A Bill To make provision for the supremacy of the sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament in relation to the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The bill aims to make the United Kingdom Parliament the supreme authority in decisions about the UK's membership of the European Union and related matters. In effect, it asserts that Parliament's power takes precedence in this area over any EU considerations.

Key Points

It declares the UK Parliament's sovereignty to be supreme on matters relating to EU membership.
It sets out how decisions about EU membership and the treatment of related treaties are handled within UK law.
It requires that any changes to EU membership or other related constitutional arrangements be made by Acts of Parliament.
It covers other connected purposes linked to parliamentary sovereignty and the UK's relationship with the EU.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage, then onward to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Members of Parliament and government ministersCivil servants in constitutional and European affairsLegal professionals and judges with constitutional expertiseBusinesses and organisations with interests in EU membership and tradeUK citizens and the general public

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - United Kingdom Parliament (Sovereignty)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 136 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

29 Nov 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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