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British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

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.

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Place
UK Parliament
Chamber
Lords
Reference
Bill 4139
Stage
2nd reading
Status
Before Parliament
Scheduled
2026-10-23
Sponsor
Lord Weir of Ballyholme
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