Legislators are set to debate the Domestic Partnership Bill, which seeks to provide a legal framework for same-sex couples to enter into a formal union.
The bill, which has been open for public comment and consultation for a 30-day period, also seeks to address the long-standing issue of common law relationships in the Cayman Islands.
It sets out the process for entering into domestic partnerships, its registration and creates offences for breaches under the law.
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