Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 16 February 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the implementation by the United Kingdom of the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    10 September 2025 – 10 September 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    16 October 2025 – 16 October 2025

  3. Ways and Means resolution· Commons

    16 October 2025 – 16 October 2025

  4. Programme motion· Commons

    16 October 2025 – 16 October 2025

  5. Committee of the whole House· Commons

    17 November 2025 – 17 November 2025

  6. 3rd reading· Commons

    17 November 2025 – 17 November 2025

  7. 1st reading· Lords

    18 November 2025 – 18 November 2025

  8. 2nd reading· Lords

    2 December 2025 – 2 December 2025

  9. Committee stage· Lords

    16 December 2025 – 16 December 2025

  10. Report stage· Lords

    12 January 2026 – 12 January 2026

  11. 3rd reading· Lords

    19 January 2026 – 19 January 2026

  12. Programme motion· Commons

    2 February 2026 – 2 February 2026

  13. Consideration of Lords amendments· Commons

    2 February 2026 – 2 February 2026

  14. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    12 February 2026 – 12 February 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4016.