British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

This bill stops the UK from giving away the Chagos Islands without Parliament's approval and a referendum vote from the people who live there.

A Bill to affirm and protect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory; to make provision restricting the cession or transfer of sovereignty without the approval of Parliament and without the consent of the Chagossian people; to provide for the protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance; and for connected purposes.

Status: In Progress

Current House: Lords

Stage: 2nd reading

British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

This bill stops the UK from giving away the Chagos Islands without Parliament's approval and a referendum vote from the people who live there.

A Bill to affirm and protect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory; to make provision restricting the cession or transfer of sovereignty without the approval of Parliament and without the consent of the Chagossian people; to provide for the protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance; and for connected purposes.

Status: In Progress

Current House: Lords

Stage: 2nd reading