European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]
The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- 2nd reading
- Lord Dodds of Duncairn
- 3 June 2026
- 5 June 2026
What the bill does
A Bill to make provision to modify the effect on domestic law of arrangements relating to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading3 JUN 2026 · LORDS
- 2nd reading (current stage)
- Committee stage
- Report stage
- 3rd reading
- Royal Assent
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
Official bill page on parliament.uk
Questions about the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]
- What stage is the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] at?
- The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
- Has the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] become law?
- Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.
- What happens next to the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]?
- If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
- Who sponsored the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]?
- The European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Dodds of Duncairn.
- When was the European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL] introduced?
- It was introduced to Parliament on 3 June 2026, at first reading.
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