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
House of Lords
8 November 2019
This bill would allow a 'certificate of loss' to be issued to mothers who have miscarried or had a stillbirth, even though the child isn’t registered under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953. It would also set up a database to securely archive these certificates and record information about the miscarriage or stillbirth, with related administrative provisions. The aim is to recognise the loss and provide an official record for families.
The bill is at the Lords' second reading. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings in the Lords, and then proceed to the House of Commons if it passes.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 30 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
