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)
(2 amendments)

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HL Bill 39 (as introduced)
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HL Bill 39 Running list of amendments - 15 September 2025

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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.
 
Amendments
Opposition Amendment

NO DECISION has been made on this amendment

The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 1 stand part of the Bill.

Type: Opposition

Signatures: 2

Baroness Barker (LD - Life peer)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Voluntary Sector)

Baroness Watkins of Tavistock (XB - Life peer)
Amendment None

Tabled: 15 Sep 2025
HL Bill 39 Running list of amendments - 15 September 2025

NO DECISION has been made on this amendment

Baroness Thornton gives notice of her intention to oppose the Question that Clause 1 stand part of the Bill.

Type: Backbencher

Signatures: 1

Baroness Thornton (Lab - Life peer) - 15 Sep 2025