Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the definition of still-birth to apply from 20 weeks into a pregnancy; and for connected purposes.

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14 Oct 2024
Lords: Committee
HL Bill 39 (as introduced)
(3 amendments)

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3 New Clauses Proposed

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Meaning of “still-born child”, etc.
 
 
In section 12 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1926 (definitions) and
 
 
section 41 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 (interpretation), in
 
 
the provisions which relate to the meaning of “still-born child” for
 
 
“twenty-fourth week”, in both places where they occur, substitute “twentieth
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week”.
 
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Meaning of “confinement” for certain social security purposes
 
 
In the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992—
 
 
(a)
in subsection (6) of section 35 (definition of “confinement” for the
 
 
purpose of maternity allowance), and
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(b)
in section 171(1) (interpretation of Part XII – statutory maternity pay),
 
 
in the definition of “confinement”,
 
 
for “24 weeks” substitute “20 weeks”.
 
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Extent, commencement and short title
 
 
(1)
This Act extends to England and Wales only.
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(2)
This Act comes into force at the end of the period of two months beginning
 
 
with the day on which it is passed.
 
 
(3)
This Act may be cited as the Still-Birth (Definition) Act 2024.
 
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