A Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces for armed conflict; to provide for exemptions from that requirement in cases of emergency or in respect of compliance with treaty obligations; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Richard FoordLiberal Democrat
12 February 2025
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The Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill would require Parliament to approve the deployment of UK armed forces for armed conflict. It provides exemptions for emergencies and for compliance with treaty obligations, and it allows retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances. The aim is to give Parliament a formal role in major overseas military action while allowing rapid action when needed.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It has already had its 1st reading and would move through further stages in both Houses if it progresses.
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16 Jan 2024
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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