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: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Women, Peace and Security Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 September 2024 by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsors
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Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
Conservative
Primary sponsor -
Sarah Champion
Labour
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 4 Sep 2024
- 2nd reading Lords 15 Nov 2024
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 2 Dec 2024
- 3rd reading Lords 13 Dec 2024
- 1st reading Commons 17 Dec 2024
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.