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

Parliament last updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the UK Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide that occurred between 1915 and 1923, and to take any related measures the Bill sets out. It aims to place official recognition into UK policy and law, subject to parliamentary approval.

Key Points

Requires the government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915–23.
Covers 'connected purposes'—relates to other actions or policies linked to recognition.
Originates in the House of Commons.
Has had its first reading in November 2021 and second reading in May 2022; currently at the 2nd reading.
Not yet enacted; would require further stages to become law.

Progress

The bill began in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage; it has not yet progressed to committee or enactment.

Who is affected?

Armenian people and Armenian diaspora communitiesUK Government and Parliament (ministers, civil servants, MPs)Historians, researchers and educational institutionsHuman rights and genocide remembrance organisationsThe general public in the UK with an interest in historical recognition

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

9 Nov 2021

2nd readingCommons

6 May 2022

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

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.