Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
There will be a Chamber debate on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on Tuesday 1 September 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will be led by Alex Sobel MP.
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Research Briefing
Arbitration Act 2025
The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission.
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Research Briefing
Humanist marriage ceremonies in England and Wales
This briefing paper considers the current status of humanist marriage ceremonies and Law Commission proposals for reforming the law relating to how and where marriages can take place in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Regulation of the funeral industry
There is no specific regime for the regulation of funeral directors in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, unlike in Scotland. This briefing assesses the calls for regulation in England and Wales and the path to regulation in Scotland.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Civil Legal Aid in Scotland
An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system, the different categories of help available and their related eligibility criteria.
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Research Briefing
Charity law and regulation
This paper provides an introduction to charity law in England in and Wales. It explains what a charity is, the role of the Charity Commission, and recent changes under the Charities Act 2022.
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Research Briefing
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the duty of candour for public authorities and legal representation for bereaved families
MPs will debate the proposed "Hillsborough Law", which campaigners have argued should introduce a duty of candour for civil servants and improve legal support for bereaved families.
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Debate Pack
Black Country Day
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Black Country Day at 9:30am on 22 July 2025. The debate will be opened by Antonia Bance MP.
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Research Briefing
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 began its report stage in the House of Commons on 16 May 2025.
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Research Briefing
Registration of stillbirth
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
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Research Briefing
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 29 November 2024. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
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Research Briefing
Independent schools: taxation and charitable status
Looks at the Labour government's proposals on independent schools, VAT and charitable (business rates) relief
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