Paragraph 69

(1)

Amend section 72 (withdrawal of privilege against incrimination of self or spouse in certain proceedings) as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.

(3)

In subsection (3), for “married after the making of the statement or admission) against the spouse” substitute “ married or became civil partners after the making of the statement or admission) against the spouse or civil partner ”.

Notes on Senior Courts Act 1981(c. 54)

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 27 para. 68 cross-heading substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)