A Bill to make provision about sovereignty and constitutional arrangements in respect of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago; to prohibit the making of payments of public funds to the government of another country in connection with the sovereignty or constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory, unless authorised by Parliament; to require the Secretary of State to consult and engage with British Chagossians in relation to any proposed changes to the sovereignty and constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would set out how sovereignty and constitutional arrangements for the British Indian Ocean Territory (the Chagos Archipelago) are handled. It would prohibit payments of public funds to another country's government in connection with those arrangements unless Parliament approves, and it would require the Secretary of State to consult and engage with British Chagossians on any proposed changes. The aim is to strengthen parliamentary oversight and give a voice to Chagossians in any future changes.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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 10 June.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.