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
5 May 2026
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This Bill would require Parliament to approve UK armed forces deployments in armed conflict before action is taken. It also provides for exemptions in emergencies or to comply with treaty obligations and allows retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances, aiming to give Parliament clearer oversight of military action.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred on 21 October 2024, and if it progresses further it would proceed to additional readings and stages.
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21 Oct 2024
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
