Research Briefing
The investigation of stillbirth
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
Research Briefing
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
Research Briefing
A briefing on the residence requirements for getting married in England, Wales and Scotland
Research Briefing
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings on Tuesday 12 September at 4:30pm. This is an one hour debate which has been sponsored by Helen Hayes MP.
Research Briefing
This research briefing considers arguments for and against statutory regulation of will writing services
Research Briefing
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
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
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
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
A briefing paper that considers the Powers of Attorney Bill, the remaining stages of which are scheduled to take place on 17 March 2023.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
Insight
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
Constituency casework
An overview of the Scottish civil legal aid system, the different categories of help available and their 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.
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