Parliamentary Bills

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 16 July 2026 at 14:46

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Long title

A Bill to omit section 37 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000; to provide that the Sovereign, the Royal Family, the Royal Household, the Royal Archives and the Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster are public authorities for the purposes of that Act; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Siân Berry
Green Party
Brighton Pavilion

Current version of the Bill

Bill 119 2026-27 (as introduced) - pdf
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16 July 2026
Commons

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