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Armed Forces Bill

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Sessions 2024-26, 2026-27

Last updated: 9 June 2026 at 19:20

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Long title

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces; to make provision about the Ministry of Defence Police; to make provision about the defence functions of the Oil and Pipelines Agency; to make provision about the protection of military remains; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring department

Ministry of Defence
John Healey
Labour, Rawmarsh and Conisbrough

Current version of the Bill

Bill 011 2026-27 (as amended in Committee) – pdf
2 June 2026
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee 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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