Bill · started in the Lords

Women, Peace and Security Bill [HL]

A Bill to support women in UK sponsored and supported conflict prevention, peace processes, mediation and diplomatic delegations; to ensure systematic gender consideration and responsiveness in UK foreign and defence policy; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Women, Peace and Security Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 June 2022 by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 8 Jun 2022
  2. 2nd reading Lords 28 Oct 2022
  3. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 27 Feb 2023
  4. 3rd reading Lords 14 Jul 2023
  5. 1st reading Commons 6 Sep 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 3 Nov 2023.