Research Briefing
Civil partnership for opposite sex couples
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the extension of eligibility to register a civil partnership to opposite sex couples across the UK
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Research Briefing
“Chuggers”: face-to-face charity fundraising on the street
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the regulation of face-to-face fundraising, where people are asked to sign direct debits to charity, often on the street. This is sometimes referred to as "chugging".
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Research Briefing
Missing persons, guardianship and the presumption of death
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about looking for a missing person, dealing with their property and affairs while they are missing, and applying for a declaration of presumed death
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Research Briefing
Arranging and paying for a funeral
This Commons Library briefing paper considers who is responsible for arranging and paying for a funeral in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Children’s Funeral Fund for England
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the establishment of a fund to pay the fees charged by burial and cremation authorities, and some associated expenses, in respect of the funeral in England of a child under the age of 18
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Research Briefing
Probate fees
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the Government's previous proposals to reform probate fees by using a statutory power to charge fees set above cost recovery levels. These proposals have now been withdrawn
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Insight
Divorce after Brexit
UK domestic law is unlikely to be affected by Brexit. But Brexit might impact procedural issues involving divorcing spouses from separate EU countries. This insight explains how.
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Debate Pack
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019
MPs will debate Baby Loss Awareness on Tuesday 8 October. This House of Commons Library Debate Pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage of the issues.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis: Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19 which would remove the legal requirement to make allegations about spousal conduct or to have lived separately for up to five years in order to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership. A separate Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill[HL] 2019-21 (CBP 8697)
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Research Briefing
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19: Committee Stage Report
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background information for Commons Report stage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19
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Debate Pack
General debate on National Marriage and Mental Health Awareness Weeks
On 16 May 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on National Marriage and Mental Health Awareness Weeks.
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Debate Pack
Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership
A Westminster Hall debate on Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 May at 9.30 am. The Member leading the debate is Pauline Latham MP.
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Research Briefing
“No-fault divorce”
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the current basis for divorce, arguments for and against the introduction of "no-fault" divorce, and the Government's proposals to reform the legal requirements for divorce
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Research Briefing
The Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc) Bill: Lords Amendments
Consideration by the House of Commons of Lords amendments to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill is due to take place on 15 March 2019
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Research Briefing
The future of civil partnership
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the extension of civil partnership to opposite sex couples
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