Fatal Accidents Act: Is it time for a change?

Stephanie Prior reports on whether cohabitees are at a disadvantage claiming damages ‘The law remains unchanged. Cohabitees who have a tie of love and affection for each other, and live together for over two years at the time of their partner’s death, are precluded from being awarded bereavement damages.’ There is no remedy for dependants …
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Civil Partnership: Quest for equality

Anna Shadbolt details the law reform campaign in relation to civil partnership and the ongoing issues regarding cohabitant reform ‘The differing treatment of same-sex and opposite-sex couples, it is argued, breaches the right to respect for private and family life, and the right to enjoy this free from discrimination.’ Earlier this year the claimants in …
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