Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the implementation by the United Kingdom of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026

What stage is the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 at?

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 become law?

Yes. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026?

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 was sponsored by Yvette Cooper.

When was the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 10 September 2025, at first reading.

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