Anonymity of Suspects Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 24 June 2026

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Long title

A Bill to create an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation in respect of the alleged commission of an offence; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    22 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    26 February 2027 – 26 February 2027

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4217.

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