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Backing the Women, Peace and Security Private Member’s Bill would have been a significant demonstration...

Conclusion
Backing the Women, Peace and Security Private Member’s Bill would have been a significant demonstration of the Government’s commitments to the agenda. However, the Government has indicated that it does not yet support it. We are concerned about the future of Women, Peace and Security and the extent of the Government’s commitment and ability to deliver against National Action Plan objectives in the run up to the refresh. (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
Government Response Summary
The government 'Partially Agrees' with the underlying concern, stating it is committed to a robust WPS NAP governance structure and will consider introducing annual reporting to Parliament as part of the 2026 WPS NAP Refresh, where specific details will be published.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government Deferred
Partially Agree (87), Partially Agree (96) 55. The Government is committed to ensuring the refreshed WPS NAP retains a robust governance structure, recognising the strategic importance of external scrutiny and accountability. The Government will consider introducing annual reporting to Parliament but wishes the Committee to note that the NAP commits to a biennial written report. The specifics of the updated Governance Structure, including reporting to Parliament, will be published as part of the 2026 WPS NAP Refresh. 56. The WPS NAP will be refreshed in 2026 to ensure alignment with wider government strategies and coherence across policy objectives. As previously committed, we will consider sharing a draft of the refreshed WPS NAP with the IDC in advance of publication. 57. Reporting under the relevant WPS NAP strategic objectives on sexual violence in conflict will be included, recognising that preventing sexual violence in conflict is an important element of the broader Women, Peace and Security agenda.
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.4 yrs
Report published 23 Mar 2026