Miscarriage and Stillbirth (Black and Asian Women) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament annual reports on progress in reducing miscarriage and stillbirth rates among Black and Asian women.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Munira WilsonLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require the Secretary of State to publish an annual report to Parliament showing progress in reducing miscarriage and stillbirth rates among Black and Asian women. The reports would include the latest data and analysis and explain what actions the government is taking to improve outcomes for these groups. The aim is to increase transparency about progress and gaps in addressing these disparities.

Key Points

Establishes a statutory duty for the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament an annual report on progress in reducing miscarriage and stillbirth rates among Black and Asian women.
Reports must present data, analysis and the actions being taken to address disparities in these outcomes.
Reports are laid before Parliament, enabling parliamentary scrutiny of progress and gaps in tackling miscarriage and stillbirths for Black and Asian women.

Who is affected?

Black women in the UKAsian women in the UK

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Miscarriage and Stillbirth (Black and Asian Women) Bill

9 Mar 2022

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

Miscarriage and Stillbirth (Black and Asian Women) Bill | TrackPolitics