Thanks, Kevin...

I see they are trying....

"Civil partners will have equal treatment in a wide range of legal matters with married couples, including:

Tax, including inheritance tax;

Employment benefits;

Most state and occupational pension benefits;

Income related benefits, tax credits and child support;

Duty to provide reasonable maintenance for your civil partner and any children of the family;

Ability to apply for parental responsibility for your civil partner's child;

Inheritance of a tenancy agreement;

Recognition under intestacy rules;

Access to fatal accidents compensation;

Protection from domestic violence; and

Recognition for immigration and nationality purposes"