A Bill to make provision for a right to consular assistance for British journalists abroad who have been detained or held hostage; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Blair McDougallLabour (Co-op)
11 July 2025
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This Bill would give British journalists who are detained or held hostage abroad a statutory right to consular assistance from the UK government. It sets out how that help should be provided and covers related purposes. The measure is being considered in the Commons and is sponsored by Blair McDougall of Labour (Co-op).
The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons and is now at the 2nd Reading stage. It has not yet progressed to the Lords or a committee stage.
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22 Jan 2025
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 22 January.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
