Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Update the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 so adult children can claim bereavement damages for their parent’s death. We feel this current law excludes many families, is outdated, and needs reform to reflect modern family relationships.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Similar motions
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Review of support for widows and widowers with children under 18
Give all parents the legal right to participate in their child’s funeral
Grant statutory right to leave for employees when a parent passes away
Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Update the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 so adult children can claim bereavement damages for their parent’s death. We feel this current law excludes many families, is outdated, and needs reform to reflect modern family relationships.
Similar motions
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Review of support for widows and widowers with children under 18
Give all parents the legal right to participate in their child’s funeral
Grant statutory right to leave for employees when a parent passes away