A Bill to Make in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales provision about divorce, dissolution and separation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
24 September 2019
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This Bill aims to reform how divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, and separation are handled in England and Wales. It seeks to update the rules to make the process clearer and fairer for couples and families, while addressing related rights and responsibilities.
The Bill has progressed through multiple Commons stages (first and second readings, money resolution, programme motion, and Committee stage in 2019) and is currently at Report Stage in the House of Commons.
In the Lords Committee Stage, New Clause 1 was defeated by 400 No to 31 Aye. The party positions show a mix of support and opposition, with several large parties voting against the changes and a few smaller parties expressing support.
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