A Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violation of international law; to immediately suspend the sale of arms to foreign states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Zarah SultanaYour Party
25 February 2026
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The Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill would set up a formal inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to check whether they breach international law. If it cannot be shown that the arms will not be used unlawfully, their sale would be suspended immediately. The bill also includes related provisions to strengthen oversight of arms exports.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons (as of 17 April 2026), having previously had its 1st Reading. If it progresses, it would move on to Committee Stage and further readings.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 21 January.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
