Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require a company that meets specified criteria to report any cyber extortion or ransomware attack on the company to the Government within a specified time after the attack; to make provision about the content of such reports, including a requirement to provide information about any payments made; 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 Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill

What stage is the Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill at?

The Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill?

The Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill was sponsored by Bradley Thomas.

When was the Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2025, at first reading.

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