The full bill · Parliament publications
British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]
The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.
Long title · Parliament’s official description
A Bill to affirm and protect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory; to make provision restricting the cession or transfer of sovereignty without the approval of Parliament and without the consent of the Chagossian people; to provide for the protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance; and for connected purposes.
Sponsors · 1
- Lord Weir of BallyholmeDemocratic Unionist PartyLife peer
Bill · 1
- HL Bill 15 (as introduced)Lords5 Jun 2026· 254 KB
Briefing papers · 1
- British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 15 of 2026-27Lords13 Oct 2026
Select Committee report · 1
- 7th Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform CommitteeLords21 Jul 2026