Family and civil law Archives

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Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-2022: Progress of the Bill

Friday, 21 January, 2022

The Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-22 would reform rules affecting judicial reviews and bring in changes to the court system, including allowing remote access to inquests. It was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 11 sittings between 2 and 18 November 2021 and is due to have Commons report stage on 25 January 2022. This paper summarises the amendments made to the Bill in Committee and the main issues that were debated.
Debate Pack

Lawfare and the UK Court System

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

A backbench business debate on lawfare and 'SLAPP' suits in the UK court system will take place in the House of Common's Chamber scheduled for Thursday 20 January 2022. David Davis and Liam Byrne MPs will open the debate.
Research Briefing

A short guide to the criminal justice system

Tuesday, 11 January, 2022

This Library Briefing provides information on the system for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases. It outlines each stage of the process up to the point of conviction and provides information for Members with constituents going through the criminal justice system.
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- Civil law
- Courts
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Justice
- Police
Research Briefing

Reform of the Human Rights Act 1998

Tuesday, 21 December, 2021

The Human Rights Act 1998 aimed to 'bring rights home' by enabling people to bring claims based on the European Convention on Human Rights in the UK courts. Despite its success in reducing the time and cost involved in enforcing human rights, successive Governments have been concerned about its impact on UK case law and parliamentary sovereignty. The Government commissioned an independent review of the Act last year, and has now launched a consultation on proposals to replace it with a Bill of Rights
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Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill

Wednesday, 01 December, 2021

The Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians Etc.) Bill would create new rights for composers and performers, including a right to equitable remuneration when their music is streamed
Research Briefing

Commons Library analysis of Registers of Births and Deaths Bill 2021-22

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Registers of Births and Deaths Bill 2021-22, a Private Member's Bill introduced by Saqib Bhatti. The intention of the Bill is to reform the way in which births and deaths are registered in England and Wales
- Research Briefing
- Civil law
Debate Pack

International Men’s Day 2021

Friday, 19 November, 2021

A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing

Death certification and medical examiners

Thursday, 04 November, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the introduction of a medical examiner system in England and Wales to provide greater scrutiny of deaths that do not require investigation by a coroner
Debate Pack

Islamophobia Awareness Month

Friday, 29 October, 2021

A Westminster Hall debate on Islamophobia Awareness Month has bee n scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021. The debate will be opened by Afzal Khan MP.
Research Briefing

Judicial Review and Courts Bill

Tuesday, 12 October, 2021

The Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a wide-ranging Government bill concerned with the justice system. The Bill’s Second Reading debate is scheduled for Tuesday 26 October.
Research Briefing

Powers of attorney and other decision-making powers

Wednesday, 06 October, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with powers of attorney and other ways of authorising someone to make a decision for another person in England and Wales.
Research Briefing

Land law: frequently asked questions (England & Wales)

Tuesday, 14 September, 2021

This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
- Research Briefing
- Civil law
Research Briefing

Probate fees 2021

Friday, 30 July, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with a Government proposal to establish a single fee of £273 for applicants for probate to reflect the full cost of processing probate applications
Research Briefing

Gift vouchers and insolvency

Wednesday, 28 July, 2021

What happens to consumers' gift vouchers and other prepayments when a retailer becomes insolvent?
Research Briefing

Domestic abuse: Support for victims and survivors

Friday, 02 July, 2021

This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.

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