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Summary of a randomly selected bill, powered by AnyModel.Registration of Stillbirths Bill
Current Stage: 2nd reading
Last updated: 15/05/2014
Overview
This bill amends the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 to allow parents to register the death of a stillborn child regardless of gestational age. Currently, registration is restricted to stillbirths after 24 weeks. This bill removes that restriction, ensuring all stillbirths are formally acknowledged.
Description
The key change introduced by the Registration of Stillbirths Bill is the alteration of the definition of "still-born child" within the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953. The existing definition, which includes a gestational age threshold of 24 weeks, is removed. The new definition focuses on the biological reality of the birth event: a child born from its mother without breathing or signs of life after a recognised labour process. This means that regardless of gestational age, the death of a baby who meets the new definition of stillborn will be eligible for registration. The bill will come into effect two months after it is passed.
Government Spending
The bill is unlikely to have a significant impact on government spending. The cost of registering additional stillbirths is expected to be minimal. Specific financial figures are not provided in the bill text.
Groups Affected
- Parents who experience stillbirth: This bill directly affects parents who have lost a child before 24 weeks gestation. It allows them to officially register the death of their child, providing legal recognition and potentially facilitating the grieving process.
- Hospitals and Registrars: Hospitals and registration offices will need to adapt their procedures to accommodate the registration of all stillbirths regardless of gestational age.
- Support groups for bereaved parents: The change may indirectly benefit support organizations, potentially increasing the demand for their services but also allowing greater outreach and support for those previously excluded from formal recognition.
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