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
11 July 2025
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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 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 25 June.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
