Make the process of divorce/dissolution of civil partnerships equal.

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

The current legal definition only recognises adulterous relationships is between a man and a woman. Extramarital affairs between people of the same sex can’t currently be included as grounds for divorce/dissolution of civil partnership. The laws ought to be equal for all, regardless of sexuality.

The current system is discriminatory. If an individual wished to end a marriage/civil partnership on the grounds that their partner had an affair with someone of the same sex, they would not be able to do so. This causes disparity as that individual may then struggle to have the third party be liable for any of the court costs. In addition, it often forces the individual to have to write lengthy unreasonable behaviour reports which can be emotionally exhausting.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Revise the law on adultery as a cause for divorce to cover same-sex conduct

Timeline

28 Dec 2020	Petition opened for signatures
4 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Jan 2021

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