Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Amendment) (Sibling Couples) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Would add siblings to the groups of people who may form a civil partnership under the 2004 Act.
• Originates in the House of Lords and has completed a first reading (2017) and a second reading (2018); further stages would be needed for it to become law.
• Aims to change who is eligible for civil partnerships, potentially affecting related areas of family and civil law.
• Would require consideration of how the change interacts with existing laws and administrative processes for registering civil partnerships.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords, with further stages in both Houses required before it could become law. No progress in the Commons is indicated in the available information.