Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill

A Bill to require Her Majesty's Government formally to recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915–23; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require the UK government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide that took place between 1915 and 1923. It also provides for related purposes described as 'connected' in the bill. The proposal is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Requires formal recognition of the Armenian genocide by Her Majesty's Government.
Covers related or 'connected' purposes beyond recognition.
Originating in the House of Commons; currently at the second reading stage.
Progress depends on further readings and potential committee consideration before it could become law.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to the committee stage.

Who is affected?

Armenian people and the Armenian diaspora in the UKSurvivors and descendants of the Armenian genocideThe UK Government and its foreign policy/diplomatic relationsEducators, historians and educational institutions teaching about the genocideCivil society groups concerned with human rights and historical memory

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill

10 Nov 2021

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

Documents (1)

Bill 190 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

9 Nov 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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