Consular Assistance (Journalists) Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2025-26

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Second reading · Commons
Sponsor
Blair McDougall (Labour)
Introduced
22 January 2025
Last activity
22 January 2025
About this bill

A Bill to make provision for a right to consular assistance for British journalists abroad who have been detained or held hostage; and for connected purposes.

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Commons
First reading 22 Jan 2025
Second reading
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