House of Commons Library: The Relationships (Civil Registration) Bill and the Civil Partnerships Bill Research Paper 02/82
Summarises some of the current law relating to the legal rights of cohabitants in England and Wales, and sets out some of the situations in which unmarried couples have particular rights or duties. Analyses and compares the provisions of Bills 36 2001-02 and HL Bill 41 2001-02. Published 19th March 2002.