Bill · started in the Lords
Certificate of Loss Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision for a certificate to be issued to mothers in respect of miscarried and still-born children not eligible for registration under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953; to establish a database for archiving the certificate and recording information about the miscarriage or still-birth; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Certificate of Loss Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 July 2022 by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 8 Jul 2022
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.