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Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to omit section 37 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to provide that the Sovereign, the Royal Family, the Royal Household, the Royal Archives and the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster are public authorities for the purposes of that Act; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 July 2026 by Siân Berry (Green Party). 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

• Siân Berry Green Party Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 20 Jul 2026.