Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces outside the UK; to provide for exemptions from that requirement in cases of emergency or in respect of compliance with treaty obligations; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; 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 Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill

What stage is the Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill at?

The Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill?

The Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill was sponsored by Calum Miller.

When was the Armed Forces (Deployment Outside the UK) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 25 June 2025, at first reading.

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