Bill · started in the Commons
Lord Advocate Bill
A Bill to make provision about the role and functions of the Lord Advocate; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Lord Advocate Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 March 2026 by John Cooper (Conservative). 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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John Cooper
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 11 Mar 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.