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Palestine 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

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill would provide a legal framework for recognising the State of Palestine. It would outline how the UK government could recognise Palestine in international law and what steps and consequences would follow for UK policy, diplomacy, and international relations.

Key Points

Establishes a framework for recognising the State of Palestine in international law.
Sets out the process and considerations the government would use to decide on recognition and related diplomatic steps.
Clarifies potential impacts on UK foreign policy, including relations with Palestine, Israel, and other international partners.

Who is affected?

Palestinian people and the Palestinian authoritiesUK government and its diplomatic serviceUK-based NGOs, charities, and businesses with ties to PalestineIsrael and those involved in Middle East policy discussions (indirectly)

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill

22 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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