MPs call for “Presumption of Death” Act

by Gill Montia

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The House of Commons Justice Committee is calling for new legislation to help families when someone goes missing. MPs want a “presumption of death act”, modelled on existing legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland, to clarify the legal position of spouses and others who might otherwise suffer serious financial consequences over an unexplained disappearance. Having [...]