Cohabitation Bill
13 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords discussed the general principles of the Cohabitation Bill on 13 March. A wide ranging debate took place with contributions from Members with expertise in human rights, law and more
- Lords Hansard: Cohabitation Bill
- Bills before Parliament: Cohabitation Bill
- About Parliament: Private Members Bills
- Companion to the Standing Orders in the House of Lords: Second reading
- Briefing: Bills and how they become law PDF
The committee stage - line by line examination of the Bill - where every suggested change can be discussed and votes can happen, is yet to be scheduled.
The Cohabitation Bill provides certain protections for persons who live together as a couple or have lived together as a couple.