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Recommendation 2
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It is staggering that so many people in England and Wales believe in the common...
Recommendation
It is staggering that so many people in England and Wales believe in the common law marriage myth. This misplaced belief in legal protections can have profound consequences for cohabiting partners—many of whom do not realise the reality of their situation until it is too late. The Government should conduct a public awareness campaign to highlight the legal distinctions between getting married, forming a civil partnership, or choosing to live together as cohabiting partners. (Paragraph 24) Equalities issues
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 November 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗