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Police (Declaration) Bill

A Bill to require police officers and certain employees of police forces to declare a membership of or affiliation to certain types of society and organisation; to require such declarations to be accompanied by a statement relating to that membership; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Tonia AntoniazziLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would require police officers and certain police staff to declare any membership or affiliation with certain types of organisations, with the declaration running alongside a short personal statement explaining the membership. The aim is to improve transparency and accountability in policing by making potential influences easier to see.

Key Points

  • Applies to police officers and certain police force employees.
  • Requires declarations of membership or affiliation with specified types of organisations.
  • Declarations must be accompanied by a short personal statement explaining the membership or affiliation.
  • Includes connected provisions on how these declarations are used and handled.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; the first reading was on 4 March 2026.

Who is affected?

Police officersCivilian or non-sworn staff working for police forces

Generated 6 March 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

4 Mar 2026

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
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3rd readingLords
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Police (Declaration) Bill

5 Mar 2026

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.