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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
In progress
Current stage: Committee of the whole House (Commons)
The story so farThe Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025 by Hilary Benn (Labour). It is now at committee stage in the House of Commons. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.
Sponsor
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Hilary Benn
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 14 Oct 2025
- 2nd reading Commons 18 Nov 2025
- Programme motion Commons 18 Nov 2025
- Money resolution Commons 18 Nov 2025
- Carry-over motion Commons 27 Apr 2026
- Bill reintroduced Commons 14 May 2026
- Committee of the whole House Commons Current
Votes on this bill
Recorded Commons divisions on this bill, in the order they happened. Each links to who voted which way.
| 18 Nov 2025 | Opposition Reasoned Amendment | 165 to 327 | Rejected |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Second Reading | 320 to 105 | Passed |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Carry-over motion | 279 to 176 | Passed |
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 14 Jul 2026.