Paragraph 8

Amend Article 9 (cancellation of registration after termination of marriage, etc.) as follows.

In paragraph (1), for “matrimonial charge” substitute “ matrimonial or civil partnership charge ”.

In paragraphs (1)(a), (2)(a) and (b) and (3), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

In paragraphs (1)(b), (2)(a) and (4), after “marriage” (in each place) insert “ or civil partnership ”.

In paragraphs (1)(c), (2), (3) and (4), after “matrimonial” (in each place) insert “ or civil partnership ”.

In paragraph (1)(c), for “spouse’s matrimonial home rights” substitute “ spouse’s or civil partner’s home rights ”.

In the heading to Article 9, after “marriage” insert “ or civil partnership ”.