Police (Declaration) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require police officers and certain employees of police forces to declare a membership of or affiliation to certain types of society and organisation; to require such declarations to be accompanied by a statement relating to that membership; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Police (Declaration) Bill

What stage is the Police (Declaration) Bill at?

The Police (Declaration) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Police (Declaration) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Police (Declaration) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Police (Declaration) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Police (Declaration) Bill?

The Police (Declaration) Bill was sponsored by Tonia Antoniazzi.

When was the Police (Declaration) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 31 January 2024, at first reading.

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