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Bill · started in the Lords

War Powers Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision in connection with the deployment of UK armed forces outside the United Kingdom, overseas territories and Crown dependencies; to make provision for the approval by Parliament of a declaration of war by Her Majesty’s Government; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe War Powers Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 24 February 2022 by Lord Lansley (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 24 Feb 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.