My Lords, I shall deal with that point now. Clause 2(1) makes clear that cohabitation is defined only: ""For the purposes of this Act"."
Therefore, the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, is perfectly right: this is not creating a new recognised relationship, but is laying down criteria for the courts to be able to apply, especially as regards financial provision.
Cohabitation Bill [HL]
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Lester of Herne Hill
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Friday, 13 March 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Cohabitation Bill [HL].
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