The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Child Maintenance: Fees, enforcement and arrears
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.
Civil Legal Aid in Scotland
An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
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Research Briefing
Marriage venues
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.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
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Research Briefing
National Security Bill 2022-2023
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.
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Research Briefing
“Common law marriage” and cohabitation
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
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Research Briefing
Obtaining a copy of a will
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.
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Constituency Casework
Civil Legal Aid
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
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Research Briefing
Tracing ownership of property or land
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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Research Briefing
Police powers: unauthorised encampments
This Library briefing paper discusses police powers in relation to unauthorised encampments.
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Research Briefing
Civil law: debt enforcement
This briefing paper provides an overview of the different types of civil law debt enforcement methods available to a judgment creditor in England and Wales.
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Insight
What happens when a devolved bill is referred to the UK Supreme Court?
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill (Northern Ireland) has been referred to the UK Supreme Court. We explain why, and how a bill reference works.
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Insight
Scottish independence referendum: role of the Supreme Court
What is the Scottish Government proposing and what are the related legal issues?
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.
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