UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0997
Presumption of Death and Provisions Relating to Missing Persons Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill updates the rules around declaring someone legally dead when they've gone missing and can't be found. It aims to simplify the court process and reduce waiting times, so families can handle practical matters like wills, insurance, and property more quickly and with less stress.
Presented by Baroness Kramer.
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
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- 1st reading14 May 2012
- 2nd reading
