A Bill to make provision for a certificate to be issued to mothers in respect of miscarried and stillborn children not eligible for registration under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953; for establishing a database for archiving the certificate and recording information about the miscarriage or still birth; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
9 October 2019
The Certificate of Loss Bill would create a new certificate for mothers who experience a miscarriage or stillbirth that is not eligible for registration under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953. It would also establish a database to archive these certificates and record basic information about the miscarriage or stillbirth. The overall aim is to provide formal recognition and a lasting record for families, alongside related administrative arrangements.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage and then to the House of Commons for consideration.
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First reading took place on 6 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
