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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

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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This bill would require the UK Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915–1923. It also allows for related actions the government might take under the bill’s connected purposes. It is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons, so it has a long way to go before becoming law.

Key Points

Requires the UK Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915–1923.
Uses the bill’s 'connected purposes' to enable related actions the government could take.
Originates in the House of Commons and is currently at the 1st Reading in the Commons.
The publicly described text does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms.
Primarily concerns government statements, commemorations and related policy considerations rather than domestic legal penalties.

Progress

The bill is at the initial stage (1st Reading) in the House of Commons. It will need to progress through further stages (Committee, Report) and obtain Royal Assent to become law.

Who is affected?

Armenian communities in the UK and worldwideUK Government and Parliament (Ministers, civil servants, and policymakers)Diplomats and foreign policy professionalsHistorians, educators and educational institutionsGenocide-awareness NGOs and charitiesThe general public in the UK

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill

24 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 133 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

13 Mar 2023

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.