A Bill to provide certain protections for persons who live together as a couple or have lived together as a couple; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
13 November 2009
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The Cohabitation Bill would provide certain protections for people who live with a partner, or who have lived with a partner, in a cohabiting relationship. It also covers related purposes. The bill is currently in Committee stage in the House of Lords, and it originated there, with its first and second readings taking place in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
The bill is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords. It has completed the first and second readings (2008 and 2009) but no further stages are recorded in the provided information.
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11 Dec 2008
13 Mar 2009
30 Apr 2009
Line by line examination of the Bill took place during the first day of committee stage on 30 April. Amendments discussed covered clauses 1 to 2 of the Bill.
The next day of committee stage has yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
