Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 95565
Cohabitation: West Dorset
Tabled: 28 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of differences in legal protections between co-habiting and married couples on families in West Dorset.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Government shares concerns that existing protections for cohabiting couples are limited and the weakness of these protections can disproportionately affect women, children and the vulnerable. The Government considers this to be an issue that affects c...
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