Legislation – Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Act (Northern Ireland) 2026

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Introduction

1 Introductory

2 Power to approve electronic means

3 Giving certificate of still-birth directly

4 Giving certificate of cause of death directly

5 Giving certificate of registration, or written notice of death, directly

6 Registration of particulars of still-birth

7 Manner in which particulars of death are required to be given

8 Minor amendments relating to births and still-births

9 No restriction on power to amend Regulations

10 Repeal of temporary provisions

11 Certificates of baby loss

12 Commencement

13 Short title

SCHEDULES

Schedule Other amendments relating to the registration of births and still-births

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Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Act (Northern Ireland) 2026

2026 CHAPTER 2

An Act to amend the law relating to the manner of notification of deaths, still-births and births and the manner of giving particulars relating to them; and to make provision for the issue of certificates recognising the loss of a baby.

Be it enacted by being passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly and assented to by His Majesty as follows: