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News from Resolution

"The number of cohabiting couples in the UK is expected to rise from 2 million to 3.8 million by 2030.  Six out of ten cohabiting couples believe they have the same rights as married people on separation.  In fact the present law provides very little protection for couples who live together.

Resolution has been campaigning for the introduction of a new law to protect cohabiting couples since 2000.  In 2007 The Law Commission published proposals for reforming the law relating to cohabitation.  Resolution is urging the government to introduce new legislation without delay,"

The Government announced on 6th March 2008 that it will delay on acting on the Law Commission's proposals for the introduction of legal protection for couples who live together