Reform the limitation period for NHS clinical negligence claims for stillbirth
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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Mrs Leah IvesOpened 10 August 2026
Background
I urge the UK Government to change the law so that parents of stillborn babies caused by NHS clinical negligence are not prevented from bringing a claim solely because more than three years have passed. Families dealing with bereavement, often spend years focused on surviving.
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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 777026.