Paragraph 69
(1)
Amend section 254 (meaning of “nearest relative”) as follows.
(2)
In subsection (2)(a), at the end insert “ or civil partner ”.
(3)
In subsection (3), after “spouse” insert “ or civil partner ”.
(4)
In subsection (7)(a)(ii), for “husband and wife except that the person and the relevant person are of the same sex” substitute “ civil partners ”.