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.
The bill would require Parliament to approve deployments of UK armed forces into armed conflict. It allows exemptions for emergencies or to comply with treaty obligations, and it includes provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances, aiming to strengthen parliamentary oversight of military action.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order for Second Reading on Friday 12 September, read and discharged.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.