What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don’t agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has…
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Family & Civil Law
The investigation of stillbirth
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change…
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“No-fault divorce”
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the current basis for divorce, arguments for and against the introduction of “no-fault” divorce,…
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Registration of stillbirth
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the registration of stillbirths across the UK. When a baby is stillborn (born…
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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…
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Transgender Prisoners
The Government published new guidelines on the treatment of transgender prisoners in England and Wales in 2016. This note looks…
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Learning Disability
House of Commons Library briefing on policies and services for people with a learning disability in England.…
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Suicide Prevention: Policy and Strategy
This House of Commons Library briefing paper examines suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and…
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Findings of the Care Crisis Review
This House of Commons Library landing page has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled “Findings of the Care…
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Registration of Manorial Rights
This briefing paper provides information about manorial rights over land in England and Wales and changes made in 2013 which…
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Small claims for personal injuries including whiplash
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the Government’s proposals to increase the small claims track limit for personal injury claims…
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Commons Library Analysis: Civil Liability Bill [HL]
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Civil Liability Bill [HL] which includes provisions relating to whiplash and the…
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Humanist marriage ceremonies
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the status of humanist marriage ceremonies across the United Kingdom…
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Blue Badges and parking for disabled people in England
This paper is chiefly concerned with the Blue Badge scheme; it also includes information on the provision of parking bays…
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