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Civil law

  • Research Briefing

    The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom

    Thursday, 14 September, 2023

    A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Government
    • House of Commons
    • Monarchy
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Regulation of will writers

    Thursday, 10 August, 2023

    This research briefing considers arguments for and against statutory regulation of will writing services

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
  • Research Briefing

    Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023

    Friday, 14 July, 2023

    The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would end Troubles-related legal proceedings and give conditional immunity to those cooperating with investigations by a new independent commission

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Devolution
    • Institutions
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Financial provision when a relationship ends

    Thursday, 13 July, 2023

    This Commons Library research briefing deals with the law in England and Wales and relates to the division of a couple’s property and income when their relationship breaks down.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Family law
  • Research Briefing

    National Security Bill: Lords amendments

    Friday, 23 June, 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. The Commons are due to consider Lords amendments on 3 May 2023.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Humanist marriage ceremonies in England and Wales

    Thursday, 20 April, 2023

    This briefing paper considers the current status of humanist marriage ceremonies and Law Commission proposals for reforming the law relating to how and where marriages can take place in England and Wales

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Family law
  • Research Briefing

    Powers of Attorney Bill

    Tuesday, 14 March, 2023

    A briefing paper that considers the Powers of Attorney Bill, the remaining stages of which are scheduled to take place on 17 March 2023.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
  • Debate Pack

    Potential merits of a public inquiry into Cammell Laird workers imprisoned in 1984

    Friday, 03 February, 2023

    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.

    • Debate Pack
    • Business
    • Civil law
  • Research Briefing

    Polygamy

    Wednesday, 01 February, 2023

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

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Family benefits
    • Family law
    • Pensions
  • Constituency casework

    Civil Legal Aid in Scotland

    Monday, 12 December, 2022

    An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system, the different categories of help available and their related eligibility criteria.

    • Constituency casework
    • Civil law
    • Family and civil law
    • Home affairs
  • Research Briefing

    Marriage venues

    Wednesday, 30 November, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Family law
  • Debate Pack

    International Men’s Day 2022

    Wednesday, 16 November, 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).

    • Debate Pack
    • Civil law
    • Equality
    • Health services
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    National Security Bill 2022-2023

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2022

    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
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    “Common law marriage” and cohabitation

    Thursday, 03 November, 2022

    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
    • Civil law
    • Family law
  • Research Briefing

    Obtaining a copy of a will

    Thursday, 27 October, 2022

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law

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