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British Indian Ocean Territory (Sovereignty and Constitutional Arrangements) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-26

Last updated: 30 April 2026 at 14:47

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about sovereignty and constitutional arrangements in respect of the British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Archipelago; to prohibit the making of payments of public funds to the government of another country in connection with the sovereignty or constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory, unless authorised by Parliament; to require the Secretary of State to consult and engage with British Chagossians in relation to any proposed changes to the sovereignty and constitutional arrangements of the British Indian Ocean Territory; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Priti Patel
Conservative
Witham

Current version of the Bill

Bill 258 2024-25 (as introduced)
11 June 2025
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
2nd 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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