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.
This bill would require the government to carry out an inquiry into how arms sold to foreign states are used, to determine if they are used in violation of international law. If it cannot be demonstrated that the end-use will comply with international law, arms sales would be suspended immediately. The aim is to make UK arms trading more accountable to international law and related standards.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originates in the Commons, sponsored by Zarah Sultana.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 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.