tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations 2024-10-30T14:02:39+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-liability-reporting-and-payment 2024-10-30T14:02:39+00:00

We welcome views on this technical consultation on the processes required to implement changes to Inheritance Tax rules for pension funds and death benefits.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/medical-examiners-and-death-certification-reform-summary-of-impact 2024-04-15T17:15:43+01:00

Update on the potential impact of the introduction of medical examiners and death certification reform in England and Wales.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/mental-capacity-act-small-payments-scheme 2023-05-11T11:53:24+01:00

Seeking views on potential changes to accessing limited funds belonging to an individual who lacks mental capacity without a Lasting Power of Attorney or Court of Protection order.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/early-resolution-of-private-family-law-arrangements 2023-03-30T10:00:07+01:00

Seeking views on the principle of proposed amendments to the Family Procedure Rules and Practice Directions, to encourage early resolution of private law arrangements.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-independent-review-of-the-child-maintenance-service-response-to-domestic-abuse 2023-01-19T14:27:28+00:00

A response by the government to the independent review of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) response to domestic abuse.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/safeguarding-policy-protecting-vulnerable-adults 2023-01-11T13:19:39+00:00

Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's policy on protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/modernising-lasting-powers-of-attorney 2022-06-29T15:02:55+01:00

This consultation sets out a number of proposals that have been developed to modernise lasting powers of attorney.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/changes-to-the-law-and-guidance-about-making-your-own-decisions-easy-read 2022-06-21T11:08:29+01:00

The government is making changes to the rules about making your own decisions. We are updating the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice and considering a new system of safeguards 鈥� the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/changes-to-the-mca-code-of-practice-and-implementation-of-the-lps 2022-06-21T11:08:23+01:00

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/requesting-information-about-a-guardianship-order 2022-06-14T13:42:12+01:00

How you can ask to search the Public Guardian register of guardianship orders and request additional information.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/bereavement-benefits-proposal-for-implementation-of-the-mclaughlin-2018-and-jackson-2020-judgments 2021-12-23T10:33:03+00:00

A draft of a proposed remedial order to extend eligibility to Widowed Parent鈥檚 Allowance and Bereavement Support Payment to surviving cohabitees with dependent children following the McLaughlin (2018) and Jackson (2020) judg鈥�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-mental-health-tribunal-reforms 2020-06-23T08:49:45+01:00

Seeking views on the way that the First-tier Tribunal lists hearings in relation to applications by patients detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/divorce-dissolution-and-separation-bill 2020-01-08T11:07:44+00:00

The Bill makes important changes to the legal process for married couples to obtain a divorce, for civil partners to dissolve their civil partnership, or for obtaining a judicial separation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/marriage-and-civil-partnership-in-england-and-wales 2019-12-10T12:31:00+00:00

Table setting out the similarities and differences between civil partnership and marriage as it applies to same-sex and opposite-sex couples.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/social-security-and-separated-parents 2019-10-31T11:45:18+00:00

This call for evidence seeks views on the financial position of separated parents and the social security system.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/safeguarding-strategy-2019-to-2025-office-of-the-public-guardian 2019-04-29T10:13:12+01:00

Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's (OPG) role and approach in dealing with adults at risk.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/reform-of-the-legal-requirements-for-divorce 2019-04-09T11:52:14+01:00

Seeking views on how best to change the law to reduce family conflict and strengthen family responsibility.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/variations-in-sex-characteristics-call-for-evidence 2019-01-17T00:00:01+00:00

This call for evidence seeks information on the experiences and needs of people who have variations in sex characteristics.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/office-of-tax-simplification-inheritance-tax-review 2018-11-23T00:15:00+00:00

Huge opportunity to improve the experience of thousands dealing with IHT each year, says OTS in new report

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/inheritance-tax-review-call-for-evidence-and-survey 2018-04-27T11:49:25+01:00

The OTS is seeking views from those who have concerns about or personal experience of Inheritance Tax to inform its simplification review