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Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the teaching and promotion of the Cornish language in educational institutions; to make provision about the recognition of the Cornish language and Cornish heritage; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 March 2025 by Anna Gelderd (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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 26 Mar 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

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