Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee of the whole House means, and what happens next

The bill is being examined clause by clause by the entire House rather than a smaller committee, reserved for bills of constitutional or exceptional importance.

Report stage follows, then third reading.

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

Questions about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

What stage is the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill at?

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is currently at Committee of the whole House in the UK Parliament.

Has the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is currently at Committee of the whole House.

What happens next to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill?

Report stage follows, then third reading.

Who sponsored the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill?

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was sponsored by Hilary Benn.

When was the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2025, at first reading.