Registers of Births and Deaths Bill

A Bill to make provision about the keeping and maintenance of registers of births and deaths; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Saqib BhattiConservative

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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The Registers of Births and Deaths Bill sets out how birth and death registers should be kept and maintained, with related provisions for matters connected to civil registration. It aims to clarify responsibilities and improve the handling of vital event data within the technology policy framework.

Key Points

Establishes rules for keeping and maintaining birth and death registers.
Introduces connected provisions to support civil registration and data handling.
Falls under technology policy and is supported by Explanatory Notes and an Impact Assessment.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Saqib Bhatti (Conservative).
Currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons; if approved, it will move to Committee stage for detailed examination.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If approved, it will move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Who is affected?

People whose births or deaths are registered (families and individuals)Civil registration officers and registrarsLocal authorities and the General Register OfficeGovernment departments and organisations relying on vital statistics and civil registration data

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