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Palestinian Statehood (Recognition) Bill

A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Layla MoranLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

21 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would make provisions about recognising the State of Palestine. It would set out a framework for how the UK could formally recognise Palestine as a state and outline related foreign policy implications. It is a private member's bill introduced by Layla Moran in the House of Commons and is currently at its second reading.

Key Points

Sets out provisions for recognising the State of Palestine by the UK
Establishes a framework for how formal recognition could be given and its foreign-policy implications
Introduced as a Private Member's Bill by Layla Moran; currently at the Commons' second reading (originating in the Commons)

Who is affected?

Palestinians and Palestinian authoritiesIsrael and the Israeli governmentThe UK Government and its foreign policy apparatus (FCDO) and ParliamentUK-based NGOs, charities and businesses with interests in the region

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Nov 2018

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Palestinian Statehood (Recognition)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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