Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
The law officers: a constitutional and functional overview
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Registration of stillbirth
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths, consideration of whether the law should be changed, and the introduction of baby loss certificates.
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
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Research Briefing
Child maintenance arrears and enforcement
Information on what action the Child Maintenance Service can take and the powers it has to collect unpaid maintenance
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2024
A debate on International Men's Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 November 2024. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Sam Rushworth MP.
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Constituency casework
What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren?
What grandparents in England and Wales can do to see their grandchildren if the child’s parents prevent it?
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Research Briefing
Enforcement Agents & High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs)
The regulation of enforcement agents (bailiffs) and recent calls for reform are outlined in this briefing. It also answers questions on what bailiffs can do.
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Research Briefing
Parental responsibility in England and Wales
An overview of parental responsibility in England and Wales, including how it is gained and lost.
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Research Briefing
SLAPPs: Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation
Strategic litigation against public participation aims to use litigation to prevent the publication of information about wrongdoing. The House of Commons will consider a Private Member's Bill aimed at curtailing this practice on 23 February.
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Research Briefing
Legal help: where to go and how to pay
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about where to seek legal help and advice.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Pre-nuptial agreements
This briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform
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Research Briefing
The investigation of stillbirth
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
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Research Briefing
Marriage: residence requirements
A briefing on the residence requirements for getting married in England, Wales and Scotland
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