Statutory instrument laid in the House of Commons and House of Lords, on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 by Secretary Shabana Mahmood on behalf of the Home Office. It was approved by the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations

Secondary information

Type: Statutory instrument
Reference: 2026/
Session: 2026-27
Coming into force: In accordance with Regulation 1
Procedure: Affirmative
Laying authority: Act
Laid in draft: Yes
Referred to: DL
Related items: Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords; Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2026
Monday, 13 July 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords; Draft Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026
Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Committee proceedings
House of Commons; Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriage, etc.
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Contains explanatory memorandum: Yes
Subjects: Digital technology Proof of identity Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
Legislation: Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953; Registration of Births and Deaths (England and Wales) (Specified Requirements) Regulations 2026
Library location: Commons Library: UP 92 2026-27
Link: View this Statutory instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk