Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
Victims and Prisoners Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Victims and Prisoners Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 14 sittings between 20 June 2023 and 11 July 2023. The dates for the remaining stages have not yet been announced.
Registration of stillbirth
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths and consideration of whether the law should be changed
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Research Briefing
The Victims and Prisoners Bill
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 15 May 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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Research Briefing
Powers of Attorney Bill
A briefing paper that considers the Powers of Attorney Bill, the remaining stages of which are scheduled to take place on 17 March 2023.
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Debate Pack
Changes of name by registered sex offenders
There will be a general debate on changes of name by registered sex offenders on 2 March 2023, led by Sarah Champion MP.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of a public inquiry into Cammell Laird workers imprisoned in 1984
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Potential merits of a public inquiry into Cammell Laird workers imprisoned in 1984' has been scheduled for Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Gareth Thomas MP.
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Insight
Reporting in the Family Court
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
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Debate Pack
Sudden unexplained death in childhood
A debate is scheduled to be held on Tuesday 17 December, at 4.30pm, in Westminster Hall on Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood. The debate will be opened by Kwasi Kwarteng MP.