A Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces outside the UK; to provide for exemptions from that requirement in cases of emergency or in respect of compliance with treaty obligations; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Calum MillerLiberal Democrat
30 April 2026
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The bill would require Parliament to approve any deployment of UK armed forces outside the United Kingdom. It allows quick or retrospective approvals in emergencies or to comply with treaty obligations, and includes related provisions to programme and manage this approval process. The aim is to give Parliament a say over overseas military deployments while permitting swift action in urgent situations.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, with the 1st Reading having taken place on 25 June 2025.
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25 Jun 2025
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.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
