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Civil

Partnership

Civil Partnerships
The Civil Partnership Act

The Civil Partnership Act 

Information about the passage of the Act through the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Rights and responsibilities overview 

A brief overview of the rights and responsibilities gained upon forming a civil partnership.

Registration and dissolution 

Information about registering a partnership, name changes, and dissolving a partnership. 

Accidents and compensation 

Information about accidents and compensation for civil partners.

Housing rights 

Housing rights for same-sex couples.

Immigration and overseas partnerships 

Inheritance, intestacy and wills

Health and next of kin rights 

How civil partnerships affect next of kin rights 

Pensions, taxes and benefits 

How civil partnerships could affect your pension, taxes and benefits.

Get Hitched! 

Stonewall's downloadable guide to civil partnerships.

CP Guide

Civil Partnerships - everything you need to know

An overview of civil partnership law.