Bill · started in the Commons
Space Industry (Indemnities) Act 2025
A Bill to require operator licences authorising the carrying out of spaceflight activities to specify the licensee's indemnity limit.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024 by John Grady (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Space Industry (Indemnities) Act 2025, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025.
Sponsors
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John Grady
Labour
Primary sponsor -
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
Conservative
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading Commons 7 Mar 2025
- Committee stage Commons 18 Jun 2025
- 3rd reading Commons 4 Jul 2025
- 1st reading Lords 7 Jul 2025
- 2nd reading Lords 5 Sep 2025
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 4 Nov 2025
- 3rd reading Lords 12 Dec 2025
- Royal Assent Unassigned 18 Dec 2025
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 19 Dec 2025.