Research Briefing
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
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
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.
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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.
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This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about where to seek legal help and advice.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
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This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current registration provisions relating to stillbirths and consideration of whether the law should be changed
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This Commons briefing paper gives an overview of some commonly raised issues about land law.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with a Government proposal to establish a single fee of £273 for all applicants for probate to reflect the full cost of processing probate applications
Research Briefing
What happens to consumers' gift vouchers and other prepayments when a retailer becomes insolvent?
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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.
Research Briefing
This Research Briefing paper provides a summary of the background to the Breathing Space Regulations. It also provides a detailed explanation of how breathing space moratoriums work in practice
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This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the regulation of enforcement agents (formerly known as bailiffs) and answers commonly asked questions about “bailiff" action.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides information on how the family courts address issues of domestic abuse in private law proceedings relating to children, in particular proceedings relating to child arrangements orders. The final two sections of the briefing provide information on proposals for reform in this area.
Research Briefing
The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. The Lords made a number of amendments and now the Bill is in a period of ping pong. The Commons will consider the latest Lords amendments on 27 April 2021. This paper has been updated accordingly.
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