Bill · started in the Commons

Anonymity of Suspects Bill

A Bill to create an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation in respect of the alleged commission of an offence; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Anonymity of Suspects Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Sir Christopher Chope (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

• Sir Christopher Chope Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 24 Jun 2026.