Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

27 June 2018

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018 is now law in the UK. It creates the legal framework for nuclear safeguards and oversight, following debates and amendments in Parliament. The bill completed its passage after both Houses approved it and it received Royal Assent.

Key Points

Act became law after receiving Royal Assent.
Parliament debated amendments in both Houses with mixed support.
Key votes showed more opposition than support on some report-stage amendments.
Lords and Commons votes were fought along party lines with cross‑party participation.
Specific vote results: Lords Amendment 3 (disagree) 306 Aye, 278 No; Report Stage Amend 5 254 Aye, 295 No; Report Stage New Clause 1 255 Aye, 294 No.

Progress

The bill has completed its journey through Parliament and is now the Nuclear Safeguards Act 2018.

Voting

Voting showed mixed positions across parties. In the Lords, the motion to disagree passed 306–278; in the Commons’ report-stage votes, the Aye counts were 254–295 and 255–294, indicating substantial opposition to some amendments across parties.

Who is affected?

Nuclear industry and suppliersNuclear regulators and safety authoritiesGovernment departments responsible for energy and public safetyLocal communities near nuclear facilitiesThe general public

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 3 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye

Plaid CymruMixed

4 / 2

Liberal DemocratMixed

11 / 6

Labour (Co-op)Mixed

220 / 123

Scottish National PartyMixed

8 / 5

IndependentMixed

4 / 3

ConservativeMixed

65 / 126

Democratic Unionist PartyMixed

4 / 8

Reform UKMixed

3 / 6

SpeakerMixed

0 / 0

Sinn FéinMixed