British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to affirm and protect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory; to make provision restricting the cession or transfer of sovereignty without the approval of Parliament and without the consent of the Chagossian people; to provide for the protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

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

Questions about the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

What stage is the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] at?

The British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]?

The British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Weir of Ballyholme.

When was the British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 5 June 2026, at first reading.

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