European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to confer power on the Prime Minister to notify, under Article 58 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the Convention.

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 European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

What stage is the European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill at?

The European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill?

The European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill was sponsored by Mike Wood.

When was the European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 June 2026, at first reading.

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