Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to prepare and publish a strategy for tackling interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys; 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 Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill

What stage is the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill at?

The Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill?

The Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill was sponsored by Ben Obese-Jecty.

When was the Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 23 April 2025, at first reading.

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