A Bill to support women in UK-sponsored and supported conflict prevention, peace processes, mediation and diplomatic delegations; to ensure systematic gender consideration and responsiveness in UK foreign and defence policy; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
14 January 2026
This bill would push the UK government to prioritise women and gender equality in its peace and security work. It aims to ensure UK-sponsored or supported conflicts, peace talks and diplomacy regularly consider the needs and rights of women and girls, and to help women participate more in peace processes. It applies across foreign and defence policy to be more gender-responsive.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Lords and, after Commons consideration, will move through the usual stages in both Houses toward Royal Assent.
Generated 21 February 2026
Bill to be read a second time on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
The Bill completed its House of Lords stages on Friday 13 December 2024 and was presented to the House of Commons on Tuesday 17 December 2024. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.