British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 23 Oct 2026 (2nd reading in the Lords).
Put forward by Lord Weir of Ballyholme.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 2nd reading | Lords |
In the bill’s own words: 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.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.