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Latest news on the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-21

This is a public bill presented to Parliament by the Government.

The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Reading on Wednesday 18 March 2020. This stage is formal and takes place without any debate.

What happens next?

MPs will next consider the Bill at Second Reading on Wednesday 23 September 2020.

Additional information

Summary of the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-21

A Bill to Make provision about legal proceedings and consideration of derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights in connection with operations of the armed forces outside the British Islands.