The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violation of international law; to immediately suspend the sale of arms to foreign states where it cannot be demonstrated that arms sold will not be used in violation of international law; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 1

  • Zarah SultanaLabourCoventry South

Bill · 2

  • Bill 042 2023-24 (as introduced)Commons
    17 Jan 2024
  • Bill 042 2023-24 (as introduced) xml - downloadCommons
    17 Jan 2024

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