Review the law & give unmarried partners the same rights as married couples

Many people live in long-term relationships, sharing homes, families and finances without marrying or entering a civil partnership. We feel UK law gives these partners little protection if the relationship ends, leaving many, often women, without rights or possibly trapped in abuse.

14 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Thursday 15th January 2026
Last 24 hours signatures
None
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 70

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We believe the law should recognise and provide unmarried, long-term partners, with or without children, the same legal and financial rights and protections as married couples.

We also call the Government to review current laws in order to address economic abuse within all forms of partnership, and to look into extending access to financial aid, housing support, and legal remedies for those seeking to leave abusive relationships.


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