This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of the rules which affect getting divorced where there is a cross-border element, including divorces involving residents or nationals of EU Member States.
Documents to download
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Male Suicide and International Men's Day (167 KB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Suicide-rates--Table-CDP2015-97 (14 KB, Excel Spreadsheet) (14 KB, Excel Spreadsheet)
Male suicide
According to ONS data published in February 2015:
- 6,233 suicides of people aged 15 and over were registered in the UK in 2013, 252 more than in 2012 (a 4% increase)
- The UK suicide rate was 11.9 deaths per 100,000 population in 2013. The male suicide rate was more than three times higher than the female rate, with 19.0 male deaths per 100,000 compared to 5.1 female deaths
In September 2012, the Government published the Suicide Prevention Strategy for England: A cross-government outcomes strategy to save lives. The strategy set out plans for reducing suicide rates and supporting people affected by suicide.
The Government identified young and middle-aged men as a high-risk group, and therefore a priority for suicide prevention.
International Men’s Day
The theme for International Men’s Day 2015 is, ‘Make a Difference for Men and Boys’, and will focus on issues such as:
- Life expectancy
- High suicide rate
- Violence against men and boys
- Education
- Parenting
Documents to download
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Male Suicide and International Men's Day (167 KB, PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Suicide-rates--Table-CDP2015-97 (14 KB, Excel Spreadsheet) (14 KB, Excel Spreadsheet)
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