Polygamy
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.

Recovery of social security benefits from compensation awards. By Steven Kennedy. SN/SP/168.
Recovery of social security benefits from compensation awards (90 KB , PDF)
When a person is awarded compensation as a result of an accident, injury or disease, the
amount of compensation they receive may be reduced to take account of social security
benefits already paid to them. The current rules on ‘compensation recovery’ were
introduced in 1997, but such provisions are a longstanding feature of the social security
system.
Recovery of social security benefits from compensation awards (90 KB , PDF)
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 8 February on the performance of South West Water. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Thursday 2 February on the Impact of Cystic Fibrosis on living costs support. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.