Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill

A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Layla MoranLiberal Democrat

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill would make provision about recognising the State of Palestine. In effect, it would set out, in law, how the UK could recognise Palestine as a state.

Key Points

Private Member's Bill in the House of Commons, sponsored by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat).
Would establish provisions relating to the recognition of the State of Palestine (i.e., the process or criteria for recognition).
Currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons; first reading occurred on 23 October 2024.

Who is affected?

Palestinians and the State of PalestineUK government and Parliament (policymakers and ministers)British citizens and diaspora communities with Middle East interestsInternational community and regional actors involved in recognition and diplomacy

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Oct 2024

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Updates & Documents

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Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill

24 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.

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