Bill · started in the Commons

Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025

A Bill to Make provision about the effect, during an appeal, of an order under section 40 of the British Nationality Act 1981.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 19 June 2025 by Yvette Cooper (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025, receiving Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.

Sponsors

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 19 Jun 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons 30 Jun 2025
  3. Programme motion Commons 30 Jun 2025
  4. Committee of the whole House Commons 14 Jul 2025
  5. 3rd reading Commons 14 Jul 2025
  6. 1st reading Lords 15 Jul 2025
  7. 2nd reading Lords 14 Oct 2025
  8. Committee stage Lords 21 Oct 2025
  9. Report stage Lords 21 Oct 2025
  10. 3rd reading Lords 21 Oct 2025
  11. Royal Assent Unassigned 27 Oct 2025

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Oct 2025.