Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 April 2026
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Long title
A Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violation of international law; to immediately suspend the sale of arms to foreign states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
21 January 2025 – 21 January 2025
- 2nd reading· Commons
17 April 2026 – 17 April 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3922.