This bill implements a treaty transferring UK sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while allowing the UK to continue operating a military base on Diego Garcia. It dissolves the British Indian Ocean Territory and includes a referendum on Chagossian rights.
A Bill to give effect to, and make provision in connection with, an agreement between the governments of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: Consideration of Lords amendments
Sponsored by: Mr David Lammy, Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Introduced: 2025-07-15