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Civil law

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    Brexit: the draft withdrawal agreement

    Monday, 26 March, 2018

    The Commission published a draft legal text of the withdrawal agreement in February 2018 and an updated draft on 15 March. On 19 March a third text was published which showed where there is full agreement between the EU and the UK, where there is agreement in principle and where there is no agreement. This paper looks at the recent draft, making reference to earlier drafts where relevant.

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    Family justice reform

    Tuesday, 14 November, 2017

    A Westminster Hall debate on Family justice reform is scheduled for Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Suella Fernandes MP.

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    • Civil law
    • Family law
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    International Men’s Day

    Monday, 13 November, 2017

    On 14 November 2017, at 9:30am, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on International Men's Day. The debate is sponsored by Jeremy Lefroy MP and is due to last for 90 minutes.

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    • Children and families
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  • Research Briefing

    Brexit: civil judicial cooperation

    Thursday, 05 October, 2017

    This Commons Library briefing paper considers civil judicial cooperation post-Brexit. The UK is seeking a new agreement mirrored on existing provisions.

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    • Civil law
    • EU law and treaties
    • Brexit
  • Insight

    Lasting power of attorney: what are the options?

    Thursday, 17 August, 2017

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    • Civil law
    • Disability
  • Research Briefing

    Time limit for sexual abuse claims

    Monday, 12 June, 2017

    This Commons Library briefing paper considers the time limits for bringing sexual abuse claims in the civil courts in England and Wales and in Scotland.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
  • Research Briefing

    Researching ancestry: access to civil registration records

    Monday, 12 June, 2017

    This Commons Library briefing paper deals with current arrangements for access to civil registration information in England and Wales, and with new provisions intended to facilitate different ways of accessing this information in the future. It also includes a summary of how to access civil registration information in Scotland.

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    • Civil law
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    The Protection from Harassment Act 1997

    Friday, 09 June, 2017

    The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 can used to deal with a wide variety of distressing behaviour. This Briefing Note looks in detail at how it works in England and Wales, and summarises the different provisions which apply in Scotland. It also looks at the equivalent legislation in Northern Ireland.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
  • Research Briefing

    The two child limit in tax credits and Universal Credit

    Monday, 10 April, 2017

    This Commons Library briefing looks at the two child limit in Child Tax Credit and in Universal Credit introduced for new claims and births from 6 April 2017. There are limited exceptions to the two child rule, including where a child was conceived as a result of a "non-consensual sexual act."

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    • Benefits policy
    • Civil law
    • Family benefits
  • Insight

    Term-time Holidays: Supreme Court judgment

    Thursday, 06 April, 2017

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    • Civil law
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill

    Thursday, 16 March, 2017

    The Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17 has its second reading on 20 March 2017. This Briefing Paper provides relevant information and analysis, including commentary from other organisations.

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    • Civil law
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    • Prisons
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    Access to Justice

    Monday, 09 January, 2017

    This Commons Library debate pack has been prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on access to justice on Wednesday 11 January 2017. The debate has been tabled by Rob Marris MP.

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    • Civil law
    • Courts
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Land Registry Privatisation

    Friday, 09 December, 2016

    This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides an overview of the role and functions of the Land Registry, and historical reviews of its operating model. In 2016 the Government consulted on proposals to move Land Registry operations to the private sector. The paper outlines the debate for and against privatisation of the Land Registry.

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    • Civil law
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    Carers: is the law fair to those who provide care?

    Friday, 25 November, 2016

    Today marks the annual Carers Rights Day, drawing attention to the help and financial assistance that carers are legally entitled to. Unpaid carers make up over 10% of the population, and look after family, friends or neighbours with an illness, disability or care needs due to old age. According to 2015 research by Sheffield and

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    • Civil law
  • Insight

    Carers: is the law fair to those who provide care?

    Friday, 25 November, 2016

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    • Disability
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