Presumption of Death Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to make provision in relation to the presumed deaths of missing persons; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>This Bill would enable the High Court to make a ‘declaration of presumed death’ where a missing person is thought to have died, or has not been known to be alive for at least seven years. A Register of Presumed Deaths would be maintained by the Registrar General. Any person would be able to apply to the High Court for the making of a declaration. However, where the application was made by someone who is not a spouse, civil partner, or close relative of the missing person, the High Court would hear the application only if the applicant had a ‘sufficient interest’ in the making of the declaration.</p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
21 January 2009 – 21 January 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 413.