Afghanistan Schemes Data Breaches (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 April 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for establishing an independent public inquiry into data breaches by the Ministry of Defence and other public bodies relating to applicants to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme and Afghanistan Locally Employed Staff Ex-Gratia Scheme; to provide the inquiry with the power to question Ministers, former Ministers, officials and other relevant persons about the circumstances surrounding such breaches, including action taken in response to the breaches and decisions taken by the Government in relation to legal proceedings in respect of the breaches; to require the inquiry to report within one year of its establishment; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    17 December 2025 – 17 December 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4053.