22 Nov 05

 

This is the October e-bulletin about the Civil Partnership Act, which is intended to give you the latest information about civil partnership in the run up to the Act coming into force on 5 December.

http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership/news.htm

This latest e-bulletin features:

- Civil partnership and council tax - http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership/counciltax.htm

- A link to a model civil partnership ceremony put together by the Association of Registration and Celebratory Services (ARCS).

http://www.arcs.uk.com/index.php?page=cps

Information booklets available
A booklet giving information about how to register a civil partnership and the main rights and responsibilities of registering is available on the WEU website http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership/guidance.htm

If, you would like to order a free hard copy or copies of the booklet, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it You will need to provide your address and quote URN05/1485.  Alternatively the telephone number to place your orders is - 08450150010 (again, please quote the URN number)

More detailed information about civil partnership is also available on the WEU website under the title -Your Guide to Civil Partnership, which can be downloaded from the website http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/civilpartnership/guidance.htm. (Please note this detailed guidance is available only online).

Civil Partnership Implementation team
Women and Equality Unit
Department of Trade and Industry
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