A Bill to make provision about private prosecutions in cases of suspected criminal fraud in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would establish a formal framework for private prosecutions in cases of suspected criminal fraud, setting out when such prosecutions may be started and for related purposes. It is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope and is at its second reading in the House of Commons.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then further readings before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
