Pre-nuptial agreements
This briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform
Reuse of graves
This briefing paper considers reuse of graves as a means of addressing the problem of the shortage of available space for burial
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
Challenging coroners’ decisions
A briefing on how to challenge a decision of a coroner or the outcome of an inquest in England and Wales
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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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Research Briefing
Regulation of will writers
This research briefing considers arguments for and against statutory regulation of will writing services
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Research Briefing
Financial provision when a relationship ends
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.
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Research Briefing
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2022-23: Consumer provisions
This briefing considers the consumer provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill [Bill 294, 2022-23]. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for 17 May 2023.
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 March 2023.
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022. It was withdrawn on 8 March 2023. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2) Bill was introduced on the same date.
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Research Briefing
Polygamy
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
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Debate Pack
Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee
Background information for the Opposition Day debate on a proposed Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee on 11 January 2023
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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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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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