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Fairer law for Scots cohabitants drawn up by Commission
Report sets out clearer rules designed for fair outcome on separation
Gender Recognition Bill brought before Holyrood
Three months' living in acquired gender with permanent intention to be test
Mixed sex civil partnerships possible from today
New law gives same choice to same sex and mixed sex couples
Mixed sex civil partnership law comes into force
Couples can give notice to registrar from 1 June
Faculty backs new Domestic Abuse Bill protections
Stage 1 submission supports proposed protection notice and order
Civil partnership law to come in "as soon as possible"
Minister in pledge to MSPs as bill passes stage 3
Provide for complex cases: Faculty cohabitant response
Submission calls for clearer policy in Act, and flexible powers for court