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Company Directors (Duties) Bill

A Bill to amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect of the environment and the company’s employees.

The story so farThe Company Directors (Duties) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat). 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.

Sponsor

• Martin Wrigley Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.