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Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-25

Last updated: 19 May 2025 at 17:43

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violation of international law; to immediately suspend the sale of arms to foreign states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Zarah Sultana
Independent
Coventry South

Current version of the Bill

Bill 164 2024-25 (as introduced)
10 February 2025
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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