Govt. to allow opposite-sex couples form civil partnerships
Next steps policy paper
Employers should still ensure couples are covered by group risk policies, says GRiD
The UK government has committed to changing the law to allow opposite-sex couples form civil partnerships by 31 December. At present, same-sex couples can convert their civil partnership to a marriage, enabling them access to a state bereavement support payment if their partner dies. This will be extended to those in opposite-sex civil partnerships. In a next steps policy paper the government outlines its plans for extending eligibility and the range of rights and entitlements that should be...
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