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British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]
British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] is currently listed at 2nd reading in the House of Lords.
Current position
- Latest completed stage
- 1st reading5 Jun 2026
- Next stage
- 2nd reading
- House
- House of Lords
- Bill type
- Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Proposer / sponsor
- Lord Weir of Ballyholme Proposer / sponsor · Democratic Unionist Party · House of Lords Prepared for future MP profile links
What this bill is about
The British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL] would seek to affirm and protect the UK’s sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory. It would also seek to restrict any cession or transfer of sovereignty unless Parliament approves and without the consent of the Chagossian people. The bill title also indicates it would provide for protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance, along with other related provisions.
What it would do
- Would seek to affirm and protect UK sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory.
- Would seek to restrict any cession or transfer of sovereignty without approval of Parliament.
- Would seek to require the consent of the Chagossian people before a cession or transfer of sovereignty.
- Would seek to provide protection for the Territory’s strategic and defence importance.
Bill journey
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1st reading 5 Jun 2026 · House of Lords
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