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Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill

A Bill to require Her Majesty's Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915-16.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

29 April 2022

In Plain English

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This bill would require the UK government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915-16. If enacted, ministers would be obliged to acknowledge the events as genocide in official policy and public statements.

Key Points

- Requires formal recognition by the UK government of the Armenian genocide (1915-16).
- Obligates ministers to acknowledge the genocide in official policy and public statements.
- Sets a specific foreign policy position on this historical event.
- The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
- Originates in the Commons and is recorded as a single official Bill document.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage and subsequent readings.

Who is affected?

Armenian communities in the UK and globallyUK government ministers and civil servants (e.g., Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)Universities and researchers in history and human rightsUK diplomats and international policy stakeholders

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill

23 Jun 2021

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

Documents (1)

Bill 90 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

15 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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