Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill [HL]
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Lords.
Originated in LordsUpdated 11 September 2026
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Long title
A Bill to place a duty on commercial organisations and public authorities to prevent human rights and environmental harms, including an obligation to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence, in their own operations, subsidiaries, and value chains in line with international standards; to make provision for civil liability, access to justice for victims, an enforcement body, penalties, and a criminal offence for failures to comply with the duty; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
17 June 2026 – 17 June 2026
- 2nd reading· Lords
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4160.