This bill requires Parliament to vote and approve any deployment of UK armed forces for armed conflict, with limited exceptions for emergencies and treaty obligations.
A Bill to require parliamentary approval for the deployment of UK armed forces for armed conflict; to provide for exemptions from that requirement in cases of emergency or in respect of compliance with treaty obligations; to make provision for retrospective parliamentary approval in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Richard Foord
Introduced: 2024-10-21