Bill · started in the Commons
Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill
A Bill to make provision for a right to consular assistance for British journalists abroad who have been detained or held hostage; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 January 2025 by Blair McDougall (Labour). 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
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Blair McDougall
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Jan 2025
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.