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European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

A Bill to confer power on the Prime Minister to notify, under Article 58 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the Convention.

The story so farThe European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Mike Wood (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

• Mike Wood Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.