Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities) Bill

Key Points

• Imposes a statutory duty on public authorities to deliver services in accordance with the Armed Forces Covenant.
• The Covenant covers fair treatment for serving personnel, veterans and their families; the bill puts these commitments into law for service delivery.
• Applies to a wide range of public bodies, including local councils, government departments, NHS bodies and emergency services.
• Originates in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading; sponsor is Gavin Robinson (DUP).

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred in 2019, and there is no record here of further stages beyond the 2nd reading.