Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Pre-nuptial agreements
This briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform
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Research Briefing
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
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
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
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
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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
National Security Bill: Lords amendments
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.
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Research Briefing
Powers of Attorney Bill
A briefing paper that considers the Powers of Attorney Bill, the remaining stages of which are scheduled to take place on 17 March 2023.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of a public inquiry into Cammell Laird workers imprisoned in 1984
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.
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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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Research Briefing
Reporting in the Family Court
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
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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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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Men’s Day on Thursday 17 November. The debate will be led by Nick Fletcher MP (Conservative).
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Research Briefing
National Security Bill 2022-2023
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 analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.
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