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.
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Research Briefing
Statistics on the fees in a child maintenance application, and the enforcement steps taken when child maintenance is not paid on time or in full.
Research Briefing
This briefing sets out how the Child Maintenance Service calculates the amount of maintenance payable under the 2012 statutory scheme.
Research Briefing
In general married couples are taxed as individuals, though a minority of older couples & civil partners may still claim a 'married couple's allowance'. Since 6 April 2015 individuals have been entitled to transfer part of their personal tax allowance to their spouse or civil partner, if neither they nor their partner are higher rate taxpayers.
Constituency Casework
An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with where couples may get married in England and Wales, with a very short summary of the position in Scotland. It also deals with Law Commission recommendations for the reform of weddings law.
Debate Pack
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
Research Briefing
The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides general information about the number of cohabiting couples, how the law applies to them, the Law Commission’s proposals for reform and other calls for reform
Research Briefing
In general, a will is a private document unless and until a grant of probate is issued. Once a grant of probate has been issued, a will becomes a public document and anyone can apply to have a copy.
Constituency Casework
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information on how to trace ownership of a property or piece of land, in the process it also provides a summary of land ownership and what is meant by registered and unregistered land. This paper is concerned with England and Wales only.
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