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The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Hanson of Flint) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 February 2026

Debate

Government Website: Registering a Death

Contribution

The five-day timeframe in England and Wales to register a death starts once the medical examiner has sent the medical certificate of cause of death to the registrar. While the guidance provided on GOV.UK is up to date, the General Register Office for England and Wales will continue to work with relevant departments to ensure that this information best supports the bereaved. Civil registration is a devolved matter in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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