A Bill to make new provision to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles.
This Bill would set out new rules to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. It is currently being examined in the Commons at the Committee of the Whole House stage, following its second reading, with Hilary Benn as sponsor for Labour (Co-op).
The bill is moving through detailed scrutiny in the Commons at Committee of the Whole House stage. If it progresses further, it will proceed to the remaining stages in the Commons and then to the Lords for consideration.
Second Reading: 320 Aye, 105 No. Opposition Reasoned Amendment: 165 Aye, 327 No. Overall, most government‑aligned MPs voted in favour, while Labour (Co‑op) MPs voted against.
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MPs considered the Bill at Second Reading on Tuesday 18 November and passed it. The Bill will now be considered in a Committee of the whole House on a date to be confirmed.