# The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Overseas Relationships) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Civil Partnership
Made 21st November 2012
Laid before Parliament 3rd December 2012
Coming into force 31st January 2013
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the power conferred by section 213 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and with the consent of the Scottish Ministers and the Department of Finance and Personnel:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2976/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-partnership-act-2004-overseas-relationships-order-2012/introduction
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