Has the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

Who sponsored the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill?

The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill was sponsored by Nick Timothy.

Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill

The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Current stage: 2nd reading
Sponsor: Nick Timothy
Introduced: 9 July 2026
Last activity: 4 September 2026

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What the bill does

A Bill to make provision to restrict the early release of prisoners convicted of specified offences; to require the Secretary of State to consult on such restrictions in respect of certain other offences; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

1st reading9 JUL 2026 · COMMONS
2nd reading (current stage)4 DEC 2026 · COMMONS
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

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Questions about the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill

What stage is the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill at?: The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
Has the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill become law?: Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
What happens next to the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill?: If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
Who sponsored the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill?: The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill was sponsored by Nick Timothy.
When was the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 9 July 2026, at first reading.

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Progress through Parliament

1st reading9 JUL 2026 · COMMONS
2nd reading (current stage)4 DEC 2026 · COMMONS
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

Questions about the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill

What stage is the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill at?: The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.
Has the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill become law?: Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.
What happens next to the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill?: If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.
Who sponsored the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill?: The Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill was sponsored by Nick Timothy.
When was the Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill introduced?: It was introduced to Parliament on 9 July 2026, at first reading.

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Early Release of Prisoners (Restriction) Bill

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Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

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