Review the law & give unmarried partners the same rights as married couples
Many people live in long-term relationships, sharing homes, families and finances without marrying or entering a civil partnership. We feel UK law gives these partners little protection if the relationship ends, leaving many, often women, without rights or possibly trapped in abuse.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
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Review the law & give unmarried partners the same rights as married couples
Many people live in long-term relationships, sharing homes, families and finances without marrying or entering a civil partnership. We feel UK law gives these partners little protection if the relationship ends, leaving many, often women, without rights or possibly trapped in abuse.
Similar motions
Recognise same-sex partners as legal parents of children born via surrogacy
Change the law so that marriage does not automatically cancel a person’s will
Review of support for widows and widowers with children under 18
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation