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Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry)

The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.

Official title: Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill

  1. 1Introduced1st reading
  2. 2Main debate2nd reading
  3. 3Detailed checksCommittee
  4. 4ChangesReport stage
  5. 5Final vote3rd reading
  6. 6Other houseLords or Commons
  7. 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent

Next sitting: 4 Dec 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).

Put forward by Jeremy Corbyn.

Votes so far

No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.

Full timeline
DateStageHouse
22 Jun 20261st readingCommons
4 Dec 20262nd readingCommons

In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make provision for establishing an independent public inquiry into UK involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza; to require the inquiry to consider any UK military, economic or political cooperation with Israel since October 2023, including the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases; to provide the inquiry with the power to question Ministers and officials about decisions taken in relation to UK involvement; and for connected purposes.

Official page on Parliament’s site

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