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Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 13 Nov 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by Siân Berry.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 13 Nov 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to omit section 37 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to provide that the Sovereign, the Royal Family, the Royal Household, the Royal Archives and the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster are public authorities for the purposes of that Act; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.