Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) (No. 2) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 5 May 2026

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Long title

A Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces and military equipment for armed conflict; to require parliamentary approval for the granting of permission by Ministers for use of UK military bases and equipment by other nations for armed conflict; to require the withdrawal of that permission in circumstances where parliamentary approval is not granted; to provide for certain exemptions from these requirements; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    4 March 2026 – 4 March 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    17 April 2026 – 17 April 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4096.