Baroness Deech described the current system as "regressive", and said it favoured women who married rich men.

BBC: Divorce system debate

But crossbencher Baroness Deech questioned whether ministers were aware of the number of unreported incidents that took place.

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Baroness Deech called for the government to move to a European law for the division of matrimonial assets, and to recognise prenuptial agreements made between spouses.

BBC: Divorce system debate