Rights of the Unmarried
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On this week's episode of Law & Disorder, we're looking at the rights of unmarried people in the British legal system. What difference does it make for long-term, cohabiting couples whether they're married or not? Well, quite a lot it turns out. From common-law marriages on desert islands (not Bali, though) to Australia's bonza equiparation developments, this is a forensic look at how the legal system supports – or fails to support – those who don't enter the institution of marriage. Hosted by Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer. This podcast is generously sponsored by Expatriate Law. Do send your own thoughts to us via [email protected]! Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast. Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton. Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron. Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey. PR by Sally Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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