Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.

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 Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] at?

The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]?

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

Who sponsored the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]?

The Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Northover.

When was the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 13 September 2024, at first reading.

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