Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Friday, 21 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2021. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 June 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will ensure that any proposed reforms to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, will apply equally to (a) same-sex marriages, (b) heterosexual marriages and (c) civil partnerships.
- Answer
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The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 25 June 2020 and the Government is working to implement its provisions. When implemented, the Act will deliver important reforms to minimise the potential for conflict in the legal process for obtaining a divorce, dissolving a civil partnership or obtaining a separation order.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5273
- Session
- 2021-22
- Subjects
- Divorce Separation
- Legislation
- Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
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- 2021-06-01 16:55:23 +0100
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