Women, Peace and Security Bill [HL]

Lords bill Private Members' Bill (Lords ballot) 2025-26

A Private Members' Bill introduced in the House of Lords through ballot. Some Lords PMBs do progress to law, particularly on technical, non-partisan matters.

Second reading ยท Commons
Sponsor
Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative)
+ 1 co-sponsor
  • Sarah Champion (Labour)
Introduced
4 September 2024
Last activity
17 December 2024
About this bill

A Bill to support women in UK-sponsored and supported conflict prevention, peace processes, mediation and diplomatic delegations; to ensure systematic gender consideration and responsiveness in UK foreign and defence policy; and for connected purposes.

Parliamentary stages

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Lords
โœ“ First reading 4 Sep 2024
โ— Second reading 15 Nov 2024โ†—
โ—‹ Order Of Commitment Discharged 2 Dec 2024
โ—‹ Third reading 13 Dec 2024
Commons
โ—‹ First reading 17 Dec 2024
โ—‹ Second reading
Final stages

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