Civil Legal Aid
An overview of the legal aid system and related eligibility criteria.
Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27: Progress of the bill
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.
General debate on baby loss awareness week
A General debate has been scheduled for 12 October on baby loss awareness week.
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Research Briefing
Registration of stillbirth and baby loss certificates
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
Declining pupil numbers in England
Pupil numbers in England are expected to decline in the coming years which would have significant policy implications in the management and funding of schools
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Making a claim to an employment tribunal
Workers and employees can make a claim to an employment tribunal to enforce their employment rights.
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Research Briefing
The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
There will be a Chamber debate on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on Tuesday 1 September 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will be led by Alex Sobel MP.
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Research Briefing
Civil law: debt enforcement
This briefing paper provides an overview of the different types of civil law debt enforcement methods available to a judgment creditor in England and Wales.
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Research Briefing
Freehold Covenants
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the freehold covenants. Specifically, detecting, enforcing, modifying or releasing a covenant.
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Research Briefing
Tracing ownership of property or land
This briefing paper provides information on how to trace ownership of a property or piece of land, in the process it also provides a summary of land ownership and what is meant by registered and unregistered land. This paper is concerned with England and Wales only.
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Research Briefing
Enforcement Agents & High Court Enforcement Officers (formerly known as bailiffs)
The regulation of enforcement agents (bailiffs) in England and Wales is outlined in this briefing. It also considers the government’s recent proposals for reform.
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Research Briefing
Parental responsibility in England and Wales
An overview of parental responsibility in England and Wales, including government reforms.
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Research Briefing
Humanist marriage ceremonies in England and Wales
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.
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Research Briefing
Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Second reading is scheduled for 10 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
Child arrangements: the family court and domestic abuse (England and Wales)
An overview of how the family courts in England and Wales address issues of domestic abuse in child arrangements cases, including government reforms.
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