A Bill to make provision for a right to consular assistance for British citizens abroad in cases where there has been, or where there is a risk of, a breach of human rights, denial of access to legal representation, or torture or other human rights abuses; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Christine JardineLiberal Democrat
12 February 2025
The Consular Assistance Bill would give British citizens abroad a formal right to consular help when their human rights have been, or could be, breached or when they cannot access legal representation, including in cases of torture or other abuses. It also covers related measures to support these rights and how consular staff should respond.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The next step would typically be committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
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