British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about sovereignty and constitutional arrangements in respect of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago; to prohibit the making of payments of public funds to the government of another country in connection with the sovereignty or constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory, unless authorised by Parliament; to require the Secretary of State to consult and engage with British Chagossians in relation to any proposed changes to the sovereignty and constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
10 June 2025 – 10 June 2025
- 2nd reading· Commons
17 April 2026 – 17 April 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3983.