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Civil Partnership Act 2004 in Scotland

2004 c. 33 · Enacted 18 November 2004 · Extends to United Kingdom

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s. 94A(5)words substitutedCivil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020 s. 7(2)(e)
Sch. 24 para. 68repealedWelfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Sch. 8
Sch. 24 para. 69repealedWelfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 Sch. 8
Sch. 24 para. 134repealedWelfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 Sch. 4 Pt. 3
Sch. 24 para. 133repealedWelfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 Sch. 4 Pt. 3
Sch. 24 para. 131repealedWelfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 Sch. 4 Pt. 3
s. 203(3)-(5)repealedAdoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 Sch. 5
s. 203(7)(8)repealedAdoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 Sch. 5
Sch. 24 para. 113repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 7
Sch. 24 para. 96-99repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 102(3)repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 107repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 1
Sch. 21 para. 49ArepealedSafeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Sch. 10
Sch. 24 para. 14repealedWelfare Reform Act 2007 Sch. 8
Sch. 24 para. 15repealedWelfare Reform Act 2007 Sch. 8
Sch. 9 para. 23 and cross-headingrepealedHousing and Regeneration Act 2008 Sch. 16
Sch. 9 para. 18repealedHousing and Regeneration Act 2008 Sch. 16
Sch. 24 para. 120repealedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 7 Pt. 3
Sch. 24 para. 42-44repealedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 7 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 123repealedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 7 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 118repealedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 7 Pt. 3
Sch. 24 para. 121repealedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 7 Pt. 3
s. 70AinsertedEquality Act 2010 s. 201
Sch. 24 para. 61repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 8
Sch. 24 para. 42-46repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 55repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 144-147repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 1
Sch. 24 para. 53repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 7
s. 213(1A)insertedMarriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 Sch. 2 para. 5(2)

An Act to make provision for and in connection with civil partnership.

[18th November 2004]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C1C2C3C4

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Modifications

C1

Act power to apply (with modifications) conferred (S.) (1.9.2014) by Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 5), ss. 30(5)(b), 36; S.S.I. 2014/212, art. 2, sch. (as amended (1.9.2014) by S.S.I. 2014/218, art. 2(3), sch.)

C2

Act: power to amend conferred (E.W.) (26.5.2019) by Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act 2019 (c. 12), s. 2(1) (with s. 2(2))

C3

Act modified (N.I.) (7.12.2020) by The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1143), reg. 15(2)

C4

Act: power to modify conferred (1.6.2021) by Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 15), ss. 4(2)(c), 16; S.S.I. 2021/23, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

Contents

  1. Part 1: Introduction
  2. 1Civil partnership
  3. Part 2: Civil partnership: England and Wales
  4. Chapter 1: Registration
  5. 2Formation of civil partnership by registration
  6. 5Types of pre-registration procedure
  7. 7The civil partnership document
  8. 8AAdditional information if party not relevant national
  9. 9AAdditional evidence if party not relevant national
  10. 9BChange of usual address or UK contact address
  11. 9CRejection of false information or evidence
  12. 9DAmendment of notice and evidence provisions
  13. 9ESpecified evidence
  14. 9FRecording of information in the register: compliance with requirements
  15. 13Objection to proposed civil partnership
  16. 18House-bound persons
  17. 19Detained persons
  18. 21Notice of proposed civil partnership
  19. 23Application to be reported to Registrar General
  20. 24Objection to issue of Registrar General’s licence
  21. 25Issue of Registrar General’s licence
  22. 26Frivolous objections: liability for costs
  23. 27Period during which registration may take place
  24. Supplementary
  25. 30ZAReligious involvement: protection against compulsion
  26. 30ARelevant nationals
  27. 35Power to assimilate provisions relating to civil registration
  28. Introduction
  29. 37ADissolution on ground of breakdown: conditional and final orders
  30. 38Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders
  31. 39Intervention of the Queen’s Proctor
  32. 41Time bar on applications for dissolution orders
  33. 43Consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements
  34. Dissolution of civil partnership
  35. 45Supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown Repealed
  36. 47Refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship Repealed
  37. 48Proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent ...
  38. Nullity
  39. 50Grounds on which civil partnership is voidable
  40. 51Bars to relief where civil partnership is voidable
  41. 53Power to validate civil partnership
  42. 54Validity of civil partnerships registered outside England and Wales
  43. Presumption of death orders
  44. 55Presumption of death orders
  45. Separation orders
  46. 57Effect of separation order
  47. Declarations
  48. 59General provisions as to making and effect of declarations
  49. 60The Attorney General and proceedings for declarations
  50. 61Supplementary provisions as to declarations
  51. General provisions
  52. 62Relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings Repealed
  53. 64Parties to proceedings under this Chapter
  54. 65Contribution by civil partner to property improvement
  55. 67Applications under section 66 where property not in possession etc.
  56. 68Applications under section 66 by former civil partners
  57. 69Actions in tort between civil partners
  58. 70Assurance policy by civil partner for benefit of other civil partner etc.
  59. 71Wills, administration of estates and family provision
  60. 72Financial relief for civil partners and children of family
  61. 73Civil partnership agreements unenforceable
  62. 74Property where civil partnership agreement is terminated
  63. 75Parental responsibility, children of the family and relatives
  64. 76Guardianship
  65. 77Entitlement to apply for residence or contact order
  66. 78Financial provision for children
  67. 79Adoption
  68. 80False statements etc. with reference to civil partnerships
  69. 81Housing and tenancies
  70. 82Family homes and domestic violence
  71. 83Fatal accidents claims
  72. 84Evidence
  73. Part 3: Civil partnership: Scotland
  74. Chapter 1: Formation and eligibility
  75. 85Formation of civil partnership by registration
  76. 86Eligibility
  77. Chapter 2: Registration
  78. 87Appointment of authorised registrars
  79. 88Notice of proposed civil partnership
  80. 88AAdditional information if party not relevant national
  81. 88BAdditional evidence if party not relevant national
  82. 88CDeclaration to accompany information and evidence
  83. 88DRejection of false information or evidence
  84. 88ENotice of proposed civil partnership: treated as not given
  85. 88FReferral of proposed civil partnership to the Secretary of State
  86. 89Civil partnership notice book
  87. 90Publicisation
  88. 91Early registration
  89. 92Objections to registration
  90. 93Place of civil registration of civil partnerships
  91. 93ADate and place of registration of religious or belief civil partnerships
  92. 94The civil partnership schedule
  93. 94APersons who may register civil partnerships
  94. 94BRegistration of nominated persons as celebrants
  95. 94CRemoval of celebrant's name from register
  96. 94DAlterations to register maintained under section 94B
  97. 94ETemporary authorisation of celebrants
  98. 95Further provision as to registration
  99. 95ZARegistrar's power to require delivery of civil partnership schedule
  100. 95AValidity following entry in civil partnership register
  101. 96Civil partnership with former spouse
  102. 97Certificates of no impediment for Part 2 purposes
  103. 97ASecond civil partnership registration
  104. 98Application of certain provisions to civil partnerships
  105. 99Correction of errors in civil partnership register
  106. 100Offences
  107. Chapter 3: Occupancy rights and tenancies
  108. Occupancy rights
  109. 101Occupancy rights
  110. 102Occupancy: subsidiary and consequential rights
  111. 103Regulation by court of rights of occupancy of family home
  112. 104Exclusion orders
  113. 105Duration of orders under sections 103 and 104
  114. 106Continued exercise of occupancy rights after dealing
  115. 107Dispensation with civil partner’s consent to dealing
  116. 108Interests of creditors
  117. 109Provisions where both civil partners have title
  118. 110Rights of occupancy in relation to division and sale
  119. 111Adjudication
  120. 111AEffect of court action under section 103, 104 or 105 on reckoning of periods in sections 101 and 106
  121. Transfer of tenancy
  122. 112Transfer of tenancy
  123. Chapter 4: Interdicts
  124. 113Civil partners: competency of interdict
  125. 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  126. 115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  127. 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  128. Chapter 5: Dissolution, separation and nullity
  129. Dissolution and separation
  130. 117Dissolution
  131. 118Encouragement of reconciliation
  132. 119Effect of resumption of cohabitation
  133. 120Separation
  134. 121Dissolution following on decree of separation
  135. 121APostponement of decree of dissolution where religious impediment to marry exists
  136. 122Registration of dissolutions and declarators of nullity of civil partnerships
  137. Nullity
  138. 123Nullity
  139. 124Validity of civil partnerships registered outside Scotland
  140. Special destinations: revocation on dissolution or annulment
  141. 124ASpecial destination: revocation on dissolution or annulment Repealed
  142. Financial provision after overseas proceedings
  143. 125Financial provision after overseas dissolution or annulment
  144. Chapter 6: Miscellaneous and interpretation
  145. Miscellaneous
  146. 126Regulations
  147. 127Attachment
  148. 128Promise or agreement to enter into civil partnership
  149. 129Lord Advocate as party to action for nullity or dissolution of civil partnership Repealed
  150. 130Civil partner of accused a competent witness Repealed
  151. 131Succession: legal rights arising by virtue of civil partnership
  152. 132Assurance policies
  153. 133Council Tax: liability of civil partners
  154. 134General provisions as to fees
  155. Interpretation
  156. 135Interpretation of this Part
  157. 136The expression “relative” in the 1965 Act
  158. Formation and eligibility
  159. 137Formation of civil partnership by registration
  160. 139Notice of proposed civil partnership
  161. 139AAdditional information if party not relevant national
  162. 139BAdditional evidence if party not relevant national
  163. 139CDeclaration to accompany information and evidence
  164. 139DRejection of false information or evidence
  165. 139EReferral of proposed civil partnership to the Secretary of State
  166. 141Power to require evidence of name etc.
  167. 142Objections
  168. 143Civil partnership schedule
  169. 143ACivil partnership notice: false information or evidence
  170. 144Place of registration
  171. Young persons
  172. 145Parental etc. consent where proposed civil partner under 18
  173. 146Validity of registration
  174. 148Interpreters
  175. 149Detained persons
  176. 151Registration districts and registration authorities
  177. 152Registrars and other staff
  178. 153Records and documents to be sent to Registrar General
  179. 154Annual report
  180. 156Proof of civil partnership for purposes of certain statutory provisions
  181. 157Fees
  182. 158Offences
  183. 159Regulations
  184. Chapter 2: Dissolution, nullity and other proceedings
  185. Introduction
  186. 162The period before conditional orders may be made final
  187. 164Proceedings before order has been made final
  188. 166Attempts at reconciliation of civil partners
  189. 167Consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements
  190. Dissolution of civil partnership
  191. 168Dissolution of civil partnership which has broken down irretrievably
  192. 169Supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown
  193. 170Dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc.
  194. 171Refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship
  195. 172Proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases
  196. Nullity
  197. 173Grounds on which civil partnership is void
  198. 174Grounds on which civil partnership is voidable
  199. 175Bars to relief where civil partnership is voidable
  200. 177Validity of civil partnerships registered outside Northern Ireland
  201. Presumption of death orders
  202. Separation orders
  203. 179Separation orders
  204. 180Effect of separation order
  205. Declarations
  206. 181Declarations
  207. 182General provisions as to making and effect of declarations
  208. 183The Attorney General and proceedings for declarations
  209. 184Supplementary provisions as to declarations
  210. General provisions
  211. 185Relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings
  212. 186Restrictions on making of orders affecting children
  213. 187Parties to proceedings under this Chapter
  214. The court
  215. Chapter 3: Property and financial arrangements
  216. 191Disputes between civil partners about property
  217. 192Applications under section 191 where property not in possession etc.
  218. 193Applications under section 191 by former civil partners
  219. 194Assurance policy by civil partner for benefit of other civil partner etc.
  220. 195Wills, administration of estates and family provision
  221. Chapter 4: Civil partnership agreements
  222. 197Civil partnership agreements unenforceable
  223. 198Property where civil partnership agreement is terminated
  224. Chapter 5: Children
  225. 199Parental responsibility, children of the family and relatives
  226. 200Guardianship
  227. 201Entitlement to apply for residence or contact order
  228. 202Financial provision for children
  229. 203Adoption
  230. 204False statements etc. with reference to civil partnerships
  231. 204ACeremonies and events to mark civil partnerships: protection from compulsion
  232. 205Housing and tenancies
  233. 206Family homes and domestic violence
  234. 207Fatal accidents claims
  235. 208Evidence
  236. 209Restriction on publicity of reports of proceedings
  237. Part 5: Civil partnership formed or dissolved abroad etc.
  238. Chapter 1: Registration outside UK under Order in Council
  239. 210Registration at British consulates etc.
  240. 211Registration by armed forces personnel
  241. Chapter 2: Overseas relationships treated as civil partnerships
  242. 212Meaning of “overseas relationship”
  243. 213Specified relationships
  244. 214The general conditions
  245. 215Overseas relationships treated as civil partnerships: the general rule
  246. 216The same-sex requirement Repealed
  247. 217Person domiciled in a part of the United Kingdom
  248. 218The public policy exception
  249. Chapter 3: Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition
  250. Introduction
  251. 219Power to make provision corresponding to EC Regulation 2201/2003 as to jurisdiction in relation to civil partnerships
  252. 221Proceedings for dissolution, separation or nullity order
  253. 223Proceedings for dissolution, nullity or separation order: supplementary
  254. 224Applications for declarations as to validity etc.
  255. Jurisdiction of Scottish courts
  256. 225Jurisdiction of Scottish courts
  257. 226Sisting of proceedings
  258. 227Scottish ancillary and collateral orders
  259. 228Meaning of “the court”
  260. 229Proceedings for dissolution, separation or nullity order
  261. 231Proceedings for dissolution, nullity or separation order: supplementary
  262. 232Applications for declarations as to validity etc.
  263. Recognition of dissolution, annulment and separation
  264. 233Effect of dissolution, annulment or separation obtained in the UK
  265. 234Recognition in the UK of overseas dissolution, annulment or separation
  266. 235Grounds for recognition
  267. 236Refusal of recognition
  268. 237Supplementary provisions relating to recognition of dissolution etc.
  269. 238Non-recognition elsewhere of dissolution or annulment
  270. Chapter 4: Miscellaneous and supplementary
  271. 239Commanding officers' certificates for Part 2 purposes
  272. 240Certificates of no impediment to overseas relationships
  273. 241Transmission of certificates of registration of overseas relationships
  274. 242Power to make provision relating to certain Commonwealth forces
  275. 243Fees
  276. 244Orders in Council: supplementary
  277. 245Interpretation
  278. Part 6: Relationships arising through civil partnership
  279. 246Interpretation of statutory references to stepchildren etc.
  280. 247Provisions to which section 246 applies: Acts of Parliament etc.
  281. Part 7: Miscellaneous
  282. 249Immigration control and formation of civil partnerships
  283. 250Gender recognition where applicant a civil partner
  284. 251Discrimination against civil partners in employment field
  285. 253Civil partners to have unlimited insurable interest in each other
  286. 254Social security, child support and tax credits
  287. 255Power to amend enactments relating to pensions
  288. 256Amendment of certain enactments relating to pensions
  289. 257Amendment of certain enactments relating to the armed forces
  290. Part 8: Supplementary
  291. 258Regulations and orders
  292. 259Power to make further provision in connection with civil partnership
  293. 260EU obligations and civil partners
  294. 261Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and revocations
  295. 262Extent
  296. 263Commencement
  297. 264Short title
  298. Part 1: The prohibitions
  299. Absolute prohibitions
  300. 1Paragraph 1
  301. Qualified prohibitions
  302. 2Paragraph 2
  303. 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
  304. Part 2: Special provisions relating to qualified prohibitions
  305. Provisions relating to paragraph 2
  306. 4Paragraph 4
  307. 5Paragraph 5
  308. 8Paragraph 8
  309. Provisions relating to paragraph 3 Not yet in force
  310. 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
  311. 2AParagraph 2A Repealed
  312. Part 2: Obtaining consent: general Repealed
  313. Consent of appropriate person unobtainable Repealed
  314. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  315. Consent of appropriate person refused Repealed
  316. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  317. Declaration Repealed
  318. Forbidding proposed civil partnership Repealed
  319. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  320. Evidence Repealed
  321. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  322. Issue of civil partnership schedule Repealed
  323. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  324. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  325. Part 3: Obtaining consent: special procedure Repealed
  326. Consent of appropriate person unobtainable or refused Repealed
  327. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  328. Declaration Repealed
  329. Forbidding proposed civil partnership Repealed
  330. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  331. Evidence Repealed
  332. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  333. Issue of Registrar General’s licence Repealed
  334. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  335. Part 4: Provisions relating to the court Repealed
  336. Application of Schedule
  337. 1Paragraph 1
  338. The relevant period
  339. 2Paragraph 2
  340. Modifications of standard procedure and procedures for house-bound and detained persons
  341. 3Paragraph 3
  342. 4Paragraph 4
  343. 5Paragraph 5
  344. 6Paragraph 6
  345. Modified procedures for certain non-residents
  346. Schedule 3A: Modifications if proposed civil partnership referred under section 12A
  347. Introduction
  348. 1Paragraph 1
  349. No civil partnership schedule to be issued until decision about investigation etc
  350. 2Paragraph 2
  351. Civil partnership to be investigated: extension of waiting period to 70 days
  352. 3Paragraph 3
  353. Effect of shortening waiting period
  354. 4Paragraph 4
  355. Part 1: Wills
  356. 1Paragraph 1
  357. 2Paragraph 2
  358. 3Paragraph 3
  359. 4Paragraph 4
  360. 5Paragraph 5
  361. Part 2: Administration of estates and family provision
  362. Public Trustee Act 1906 (c. 55)
  363. 6Paragraph 6
  364. Administration of Estates Act 1925 (c. 23)
  365. 7Paragraph 7
  366. 8Paragraph 8
  367. 9Paragraph 9
  368. 10Paragraph 10
  369. 11Paragraph 11
  370. 12Paragraph 12
  371. Intestates' Estates Act 1952 (c. 64)
  372. 13Paragraph 13
  373. Family Provision Act 1966 (c. 35)
  374. 14Paragraph 14
  375. Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63)
  376. 15Paragraph 15
  377. 16Paragraph 16
  378. 17Paragraph 17
  379. 18Paragraph 18
  380. 19Paragraph 19
  381. 20Paragraph 20
  382. 21Paragraph 21
  383. 22Paragraph 22
  384. 23Paragraph 23
  385. 24Paragraph 24
  386. 25Paragraph 25
  387. 26Paragraph 26
  388. 27Paragraph 27
  389. Part 1: Financial provision in connection with dissolution, nullity or separation
  390. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  391. 1Paragraph 1
  392. The orders: periodical and secured periodical payments and lump sums
  393. 2Paragraph 2
  394. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  395. 3Paragraph 3
  396. When orders under this Part may take effect
  397. 4Paragraph 4
  398. Restrictions on making of orders under this Part
  399. 5Paragraph 5
  400. Part 2: Property adjustment on or after dissolution, nullity or separation
  401. Circumstances in which property adjustment orders may be made
  402. 6Paragraph 6
  403. Property adjustment orders
  404. 7Paragraph 7
  405. When property adjustment orders may take effect
  406. 8Paragraph 8
  407. Restrictions on making property adjustment orders
  408. 9Paragraph 9
  409. Part 3: Sale of property orders
  410. Circumstances in which sale of property orders may be made
  411. Sale of property orders
  412. 11Paragraph 11
  413. When sale of property orders may take effect
  414. 12Paragraph 12
  415. When sale of property orders cease to have effect
  416. 13Paragraph 13
  417. Protection of third parties
  418. 14Paragraph 14
  419. Part 4: Pension sharing orders on or after dissolution or nullity order
  420. Circumstances in which pension sharing orders may be made
  421. 15Paragraph 15
  422. Pension sharing orders
  423. 16Paragraph 16
  424. Pension sharing orders: apportionment of charges
  425. 17Paragraph 17
  426. Restrictions on making of pension sharing orders
  427. 18Paragraph 18
  428. When pension sharing orders may take effect
  429. 19Paragraph 19
  430. Part 4A: Pension compensation sharing orders on or after dissolution or nullity order
  431. 19ACircumstances in which pension compensation sharing orders may be made
  432. 19BPension compensation sharing orders
  433. 19CPension compensation sharing orders: apportionment of charges
  434. 19DRestrictions on making pension compensation sharing orders
  435. 19EWhen pension compensation sharing orders may take effect
  436. 19FInterpretation
  437. General
  438. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to civil partners
  439. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to children
  440. 22Paragraph 22
  441. Terminating financial obligations
  442. Part 6: Making of Part 1 orders having regard to pension benefits
  443. Pension benefits to be included in matters to which court is to have regard Not yet in force
  444. 24Paragraph 24
  445. Provisions applying where pension benefits taken into account in decision to make Part 1 order
  446. 25Paragraph 25
  447. Pensions: lump sums
  448. 26Paragraph 26
  449. Pensions: supplementary
  450. 27Paragraph 27
  451. Regulations
  452. 28Paragraph 28
  453. Interpretation of provisions relating to pensions
  454. 29Paragraph 29
  455. PPF compensation to be included in matters to which court is to have regard
  456. Assumption of responsibility by PPF Board in paragraph 25(2) cases
  457. 31Paragraph 31
  458. Assumption of responsibility by PPF Board in paragraph 25(5) cases
  459. 32Paragraph 32
  460. Lump sums: power to modify paragraph 26 in respect of assessment period
  461. 33Paragraph 33
  462. Assumption of responsibility by the Board not to affect power of court to vary order etc.
  463. 34Paragraph 34
  464. Attachment of PPF compensation
  465. 34AParagraph 34A
  466. 34BParagraph 34B
  467. 35Paragraph 35
  468. 36Paragraph 36
  469. Interpretation
  470. Maintenance orders
  471. 38AParagraph 38A
  472. 38BParagraph 38B
  473. Part 9: Failure to maintain: financial provision (and interim orders)
  474. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  475. Interim orders
  476. 40Paragraph 40
  477. Orders that may be made where failure to maintain established
  478. 41Paragraph 41
  479. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  480. 42Paragraph 42
  481. Matters to which the court is to have regard on application under paragraph 39(1)(a)
  482. 43Paragraph 43
  483. Matters to which the court is to have regard on application under paragraph 39(1)(b)
  484. 44Paragraph 44
  485. Restrictions on making orders under this Part
  486. 45Paragraph 45
  487. Part 10: Commencement of certain proceedings and duration of certain orders
  488. Commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief, etc.
  489. 46Paragraph 46
  490. Duration of periodical and secured periodical payments orders for a civil partner
  491. 47Paragraph 47
  492. Subsequent civil partnership or marriage
  493. 48Paragraph 48
  494. Duration of continuing orders in favour of children, and age limit on making certain orders in their favour
  495. 49Paragraph 49
  496. Part 11: Variation, discharge etc. of certain orders for financial relief
  497. Orders etc. to which this Part applies
  498. Powers to vary, discharge, suspend or revive order
  499. 51Paragraph 51
  500. Power to remit arrears
  501. 52Paragraph 52
  502. Additional powers on discharging or varying a periodical or secured periodical payments order after dissolution of civil partnership
  503. Variation etc. of periodical or secured periodical payments orders made in cases of failure to maintain
  504. 55Paragraph 55
  505. 56Paragraph 56
  506. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under this Part
  507. 59Paragraph 59
  508. Variation of secured periodical payments order where person liable has died
  509. Power to direct when variation etc. is to take effect
  510. 61Paragraph 61
  511. 62Paragraph 62
  512. Part 12: Arrears and repayments
  513. Payment of certain arrears unenforceable without the leave of the court
  514. Orders for repayment in certain cases of sums paid under certain orders
  515. Orders for repayment after cessation of order because of subsequent civil partnership etc.
  516. Part 13: Consent orders and maintenance agreements
  517. Consent orders for financial relief
  518. 66Paragraph 66
  519. Meaning of “maintenance agreement” and “financial arrangements”
  520. 67Paragraph 67
  521. Validity of maintenance agreements
  522. 68Paragraph 68
  523. Alteration of agreements by court during lives of parties
  524. Restrictions on applications to and orders by magistrates' courts under paragraph 69
  525. Provisions relating to periodical and secured periodical payments: duration
  526. 71Paragraph 71
  527. Saving
  528. 72Paragraph 72
  529. Alteration of agreements by court after death of one party
  530. Avoidance of transactions intended to prevent or reduce financial relief
  531. 74Paragraph 74
  532. 75Paragraph 75
  533. Direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment
  534. 76Paragraph 76
  535. Settlement, etc., made in compliance with a property adjustment order may be avoided on bankruptcy of settlor
  536. 77Paragraph 77
  537. Payments, etc., under order made in favour of person suffering from mental disorder
  538. 78Paragraph 78
  539. Appeals relating to pension sharing orders which have taken effect
  540. 79Paragraph 79
  541. Appeals relating to pension compensation sharing orders which have taken effect
  542. 79AParagraph 79A
  543. Interpretation
  544. Part 1: Failure to maintain etc.: financial provision
  545. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  546. The orders: periodical and secured periodical payments and lump sums
  547. 2Paragraph 2
  548. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  549. 3Paragraph 3
  550. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising its powers under this Part—general
  551. 4Paragraph 4
  552. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to civil partners
  553. 5Paragraph 5
  554. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to children
  555. 6Paragraph 6
  556. Reconciliation
  557. 7Paragraph 7
  558. Refusal of order in case more suitable for High Court
  559. Part 2: Orders for agreed financial provision
  560. Orders for payments which have been agreed by the parties
  561. Meaning of “financial provision” and of references to specified financial provision
  562. 10Paragraph 10
  563. Evidence to be produced where respondent not present etc.
  564. 11Paragraph 11
  565. Exercise of powers in relation to children
  566. 12Paragraph 12
  567. Power to make alternative orders
  568. 13Paragraph 13
  569. Relationship between this Part and Part 1
  570. 14Paragraph 14
  571. Part 3: Orders of court where civil partners living apart by agreement
  572. Powers of court where civil partners are living apart by agreement
  573. The orders that may be made under this Part
  574. 16Paragraph 16
  575. Restrictions on orders under this Part
  576. 17Paragraph 17
  577. Relationship with powers under Part 1
  578. 18Paragraph 18
  579. Matters to be taken into consideration
  580. 19Paragraph 19
  581. Part 4: Interim orders
  582. Circumstances in which interim orders may be made
  583. Meaning of interim order
  584. 21Paragraph 21
  585. When interim order may start
  586. 22Paragraph 22
  587. Payments which can be treated as having been paid on account
  588. When interim order ceases to have effect
  589. Supplementary
  590. Part 5: Commencement and duration of orders under Parts 1, 2 and 3
  591. Duration of periodical payments order for a civil partner
  592. 26Paragraph 26
  593. Age limit on making orders for financial provision for children and duration of such orders
  594. 27Paragraph 27
  595. Application of paragraphs 26 and 27 to Part 2 orders
  596. 28Paragraph 28
  597. Effect on certain orders of parties living together
  598. Part 6: Variation etc. of orders
  599. Power to vary, revoke, suspend or revive order
  600. Powers to order lump sum on variation
  601. Power to specify when order as varied is to take effect
  602. 32Paragraph 32
  603. 33Paragraph 33
  604. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under this Part
  605. 34Paragraph 34
  606. Variation of orders for periodical payments: further provisions
  607. Persons who may apply under this Part
  608. Revival of orders for periodical payments
  609. Variation of instalments of lump sum
  610. Supplementary provisions with respect to variation and revocation of orders
  611. Part 7: Arrears and repayments
  612. Enforcement etc. of orders for payment of money
  613. 43Paragraph 43
  614. Orders for repayment after cessation of order because of subsequent civil partnership etc.
  615. Part 8: Supplementary
  616. Restrictions on making of orders under this Schedule: welfare of children
  617. 45Paragraph 45
  618. Constitution of courts, powers of High Court and county court in relation to orders and appeals
  619. Provisions as to jurisdiction and procedure
  620. Meaning of “child of the family”
  621. 48Paragraph 48
  622. Part 1: Financial relief
  623. Part applies where civil partnership has been dissolved etc. overseas
  624. 1Paragraph 1
  625. Either civil partner may make application for financial relief
  626. 2Paragraph 2
  627. No application after formation of subsequent civil partnership or marriage
  628. 3Paragraph 3
  629. Leave of court required for making of application
  630. 4Paragraph 4
  631. Interim orders for maintenance
  632. 5Paragraph 5
  633. Paragraphs 7 and 8 apply where application made for relief under paragraph 9 or 13
  634. 6Paragraph 6
  635. Jurisdiction of the court
  636. Duty of the court to consider whether England and Wales is appropriate venue for application
  637. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising its powers under paragraph 9
  638. Restriction of powers under paragraph 9 where jurisdiction depends on civil partnership home in England or Wales
  639. 11Paragraph 11
  640. Consent orders under paragraph 9
  641. 12Paragraph 12
  642. Orders for transfers of tenancies of dwelling-houses
  643. 13Paragraph 13
  644. Application to orders under paragraphs 5 and 9 of provisions of Schedule 5
  645. Avoidance of transactions designed to defeat claims under paragraphs 5 and 9
  646. 15Paragraph 15
  647. Presumptions for the purposes of paragraph 15
  648. 16Paragraph 16
  649. Part 2: Steps to prevent avoidance prior to application for leave under paragraph 4
  650. Prevention of transactions intended to defeat prospective claims under paragraphs 5 and 9
  651. 17Paragraph 17
  652. Part 3: Supplementary
  653. Paragraphs 15 to 17: meaning of “disposition” and saving
  654. Interpretation of Schedule
  655. Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20)
  656. 1Paragraph 1
  657. Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)
  658. 2Paragraph 2
  659. Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)
  660. 3Paragraph 3
  661. 4Paragraph 4
  662. 5Paragraph 5
  663. 6Paragraph 6
  664. 7Paragraph 7
  665. Caravan Sites Act 1968 (c. 52)
  666. 8Paragraph 8
  667. Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)
  668. 9Paragraph 9
  669. 10Paragraph 10
  670. 11Paragraph 11
  671. 12Paragraph 12
  672. Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)
  673. 13Paragraph 13
  674. 14Paragraph 14
  675. Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43)
  676. 15Paragraph 15
  677. Housing Act 1980 (c. 51)
  678. 16Paragraph 16
  679. 17Paragraph 17
  680. Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
  681. 18Paragraph 18
  682. 19Paragraph 19
  683. 20Paragraph 20
  684. 21Paragraph 21
  685. 22Paragraph 22
  686. 23Paragraph 23
  687. 24Paragraph 24
  688. 25Paragraph 25
  689. 26Paragraph 26
  690. 27Paragraph 27
  691. 28Paragraph 28
  692. 29Paragraph 29
  693. 30Paragraph 30
  694. 31Paragraph 31
  695. 32Paragraph 32
  696. 33Paragraph 33
  697. 34Paragraph 34
  698. 35Paragraph 35
  699. Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (c. 5)
  700. 36Paragraph 36
  701. 37Paragraph 37
  702. 38Paragraph 38
  703. 39Paragraph 39
  704. Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)
  705. 40Paragraph 40 Not yet in force
  706. Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
  707. 41Paragraph 41
  708. 42Paragraph 42
  709. 43Paragraph 43
  710. 44Paragraph 44
  711. 45Paragraph 45
  712. Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
  713. 46Paragraph 46
  714. Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)
  715. 47Paragraph 47
  716. 48Paragraph 48
  717. Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 (c. 8)
  718. 49Paragraph 49
  719. Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)
  720. 50Paragraph 50
  721. 51Paragraph 51
  722. 52Paragraph 52
  723. 53Paragraph 53
  724. 54Paragraph 54
  725. 55Paragraph 55
  726. 56Paragraph 56
  727. 57Paragraph 57
  728. 58Paragraph 58
  729. 59Paragraph 59
  730. 60Paragraph 60
  731. Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (c. 53)
  732. 62Paragraph 62
  733. 63Paragraph 63
  734. Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15)
  735. 64Paragraph 64
  736. 65Paragraph 65
  737. 66Paragraph 66
  738. Part 1: Amendments of the Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27)
  739. 1Paragraph 1
  740. 2Paragraph 2
  741. 3Paragraph 3
  742. 4Paragraph 4
  743. 5Paragraph 5
  744. 6Paragraph 6
  745. 7Paragraph 7
  746. 8Paragraph 8
  747. 9Paragraph 9
  748. 10Paragraph 10
  749. 11Paragraph 11
  750. 12Paragraph 12
  751. 13Paragraph 13
  752. 14Paragraph 14
  753. 15Paragraph 15
  754. 16Paragraph 16
  755. Part 2: Consequential amendments
  756. Land Compensation Act 1973 (c. 26)
  757. 17Paragraph 17
  758. Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
  759. 19Paragraph 19
  760. 20Paragraph 20
  761. Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
  762. 21Paragraph 21
  763. 22Paragraph 22
  764. Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
  765. Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15)
  766. 24Paragraph 24
  767. Part 3: Transitional provision
  768. 25Paragraph 25
  769. Schedule 10FORBIDDEN DEGREES OF RELATIONSHIP: SCOTLAND
  770. Schedule 10A: Modifications if proposed civil partnership referred under section 88F
  771. 1Introduction
  772. 2No civil partnership schedule to be completed until decision about investigation etc
  773. 3Civil partnership to be investigated: extension of 28 day period to 70 days
  774. 4Effect of reducing statutory period
  775. Schedule 11: Financial provision in Scotland after overseas proceedings
  776. Part 1: Introductory
  777. 1Paragraph 1
  778. Part 2: Circumstances in which court may entertain application for financial provision
  779. 2Paragraph 2
  780. Part 3: Disposal of applications
  781. 3Paragraph 3
  782. Part 4: The expression “order for financial provision”
  783. 4Paragraph 4
  784. Absolute prohibitions
  785. 1Paragraph 1
  786. Qualified prohibitions
  787. 2Paragraph 2
  788. Part 2: Dispensing with consent
  789. Order dispensing with consent
  790. 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
  791. Part 3: Recording consents and orders
  792. 4Paragraph 4
  793. 5Paragraph 5
  794. 6Paragraph 6
  795. 7Paragraph 7
  796. Schedule 13A: Modifications if proposed civil partnership referred under section 139E
  797. 1Introduction
  798. 2No civil partnership schedule to be issued until decision about investigation etc
  799. 3Civil partnership to be investigated: completion of civil partnership schedule
  800. 4Requests to complete the civil partnership schedule before expiry of 70 day period
  801. 5Effect of reducing statutory period
  802. Part 1: Wills
  803. 1Paragraph 1
  804. 2Paragraph 2
  805. 3Paragraph 3
  806. 4Paragraph 4
  807. 5Paragraph 5
  808. 6Paragraph 6
  809. 7Paragraph 7
  810. 8Paragraph 8
  811. Part 2: Administration of estates and family provision
  812. Administration of Estates Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (c. 24 (N.I.))
  813. 9Paragraph 9
  814. 10Paragraph 10
  815. 11Paragraph 11
  816. 12Paragraph 12
  817. 13Paragraph 13
  818. 14Paragraph 14
  819. 15Paragraph 15
  820. Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/ 924 (N.I. 8))
  821. 16Paragraph 16
  822. 17Paragraph 17
  823. 18Paragraph 18
  824. 19Paragraph 19
  825. 20Paragraph 20
  826. 21Paragraph 21
  827. 22Paragraph 22
  828. 23Paragraph 23
  829. 24Paragraph 24
  830. 25Paragraph 25
  831. 26Paragraph 26
  832. 27Paragraph 27
  833. 28Paragraph 28
  834. Part 1: Financial provision in connection with dissolution, nullity or separation
  835. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  836. 1Paragraph 1
  837. The orders: periodical and secured periodical payments and lump sums
  838. 2Paragraph 2
  839. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  840. 3Paragraph 3
  841. When orders under this Part may take effect
  842. 4Paragraph 4
  843. Restrictions on making of orders under this Part
  844. 5Paragraph 5
  845. Part 2: Property adjustment on or after dissolution, nullity or separation
  846. Circumstances in which property adjustment orders may be made
  847. 6Paragraph 6
  848. Property adjustment orders
  849. 7Paragraph 7
  850. When property adjustment orders may take effect
  851. 8Paragraph 8
  852. Restrictions on making property adjustment orders
  853. 9Paragraph 9
  854. Part 3: Pension sharing orders on or after dissolution or nullity order
  855. Circumstances in which pension sharing orders may be made
  856. 10Paragraph 10
  857. Pension sharing orders
  858. 11Paragraph 11
  859. Pension sharing orders: apportionment of charges
  860. 12Paragraph 12
  861. Restrictions on making of pension sharing orders
  862. 13Paragraph 13
  863. When pension sharing orders may take effect
  864. Part 3A: PENSION COMPENSATION SHARING ORDERS ON OR AFTER DISSOLUTION OR NULLITY ORDER
  865. Circumstances in which pension compensation sharing orders may be made
  866. 14AParagraph 14A
  867. Pension compensation sharing orders
  868. 14BParagraph 14B
  869. Pension compensation sharing orders: apportionment of charges
  870. 14CParagraph 14C
  871. Restrictions on making pension compensation sharing orders
  872. 14DParagraph 14D
  873. When pension compensation sharing orders may take effect
  874. 14EParagraph 14E
  875. Interpretation
  876. 14FParagraph 14F
  877. General
  878. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to civil partners
  879. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to children
  880. 17Paragraph 17
  881. Terminating considerations
  882. Part 5: Making of Part 1 orders having regard to pension benefits
  883. Pension benefits to be included in matters to which court is to have regard
  884. 19Paragraph 19
  885. Provisions applying where pension benefits taken into account in decision to make Part 1 order
  886. 20Paragraph 20
  887. Pensions: lump sums
  888. 21Paragraph 21
  889. Pensions: supplementary
  890. 22Paragraph 22
  891. Regulations
  892. Interpretation of provisions relating to pensions
  893. 24Paragraph 24
  894. PPF compensation to be included in matters to which court is to have regard
  895. Assumption of responsibility by PPF Board in paragraph 20(2) cases
  896. 26Paragraph 26
  897. Assumption of responsibility by PPF Board in paragraph 20(5) cases
  898. 27Paragraph 27
  899. Lump sums: power to modify paragraph 21 in respect of assessment period
  900. 28Paragraph 28
  901. Assumption of responsibility by the Board not to affect power of court to vary order etc.
  902. 29Paragraph 29
  903. Attachment of PPF compensation
  904. 29AParagraph 29A
  905. 29BParagraph 29B
  906. 30Paragraph 30
  907. Interpretation
  908. Part 7: Maintenance pending outcome of dissolution, nullity or separation proceedings
  909. 33Paragraph 33
  910. Part 8: Failure to maintain: financial provision (and interim orders)
  911. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  912. Interim orders
  913. 35Paragraph 35
  914. Orders that may be made where failure to maintain established
  915. 36Paragraph 36
  916. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  917. 37Paragraph 37
  918. Matters to which the court is to have regard on application under paragraph 34(1)(a)
  919. 38Paragraph 38
  920. Matters to which the court is to have regard on application under paragraph 34(1)(b)
  921. 39Paragraph 39
  922. Restrictions on making orders under this Part
  923. 40Paragraph 40
  924. Part 9: Commencement of certain proceedings and duration of certain orders
  925. Commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief, etc.
  926. 41Paragraph 41
  927. Duration of periodical and secured periodical payments orders for a civil partner
  928. 42Paragraph 42
  929. Subsequent civil partnership or marriage
  930. 43Paragraph 43
  931. Duration of continuing orders in favour of children, and age limit on making certain orders in their favour
  932. 44Paragraph 44
  933. Part 10: Variation, discharge etc. of certain orders for financial relief
  934. Orders etc. to which this Part applies
  935. Powers to vary, discharge, suspend or revive order
  936. 46Paragraph 46
  937. Power to remit arrears
  938. 47Paragraph 47
  939. Variation etc. of periodical or secured periodical payments orders made in cases of failure to maintain
  940. 48Paragraph 48
  941. 49Paragraph 49
  942. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under this Part
  943. 52Paragraph 52
  944. Variation of secured periodical payments order where person liable has died
  945. 53Paragraph 53
  946. Power to direct when variation etc. is to take effect
  947. 54Paragraph 54
  948. 55Paragraph 55
  949. Part 11: Arrears and repayments
  950. Payment of certain arrears unenforceable without the leave of the court
  951. 56Paragraph 56
  952. Orders for repayment in certain cases of sums paid under certain orders
  953. 57Paragraph 57
  954. Orders for repayment after cessation of order because of subsequent civil partnership etc.
  955. 58Paragraph 58
  956. Part 12: Consent orders and maintenance agreements
  957. Consent orders for financial relief
  958. 59Paragraph 59
  959. Meaning of “maintenance agreement” and “financial arrangements”
  960. 60Paragraph 60
  961. Validity of maintenance agreements
  962. 61Paragraph 61
  963. Alteration of agreements by court during lives of parties
  964. Restrictions on applications to and orders by courts of summary jurisdiction under paragraph 62
  965. Provisions relating to periodical and secured periodical payments: duration
  966. 64Paragraph 64
  967. Saving
  968. 65Paragraph 65
  969. Alteration of agreements by court after death of one party
  970. 66Paragraph 66
  971. Avoidance of transactions intended to prevent or reduce financial relief Not yet in force
  972. 67Paragraph 67 Not yet in force
  973. 68Paragraph 68 Not yet in force
  974. 69Paragraph 69 Not yet in force
  975. 70Paragraph 70 Not yet in force
  976. Direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment
  977. 71Paragraph 71
  978. Settlement, etc., made in compliance with a property adjustment order may be avoided on bankruptcy of settlor
  979. 72Paragraph 72
  980. Payments, etc., under order made in favour of person suffering from mental disorder
  981. 73Paragraph 73
  982. Appeals relating to pension sharing orders which have taken effect
  983. 74Paragraph 74
  984. Appeals relating to pension compensation sharing orders which have taken effect Not yet in force
  985. 74AParagraph 74A Not yet in force
  986. Interpretation
  987. 75Paragraph 75
  988. Part 1: Failure to maintain etc.: financial provision
  989. Circumstances in which orders under this Part may be made
  990. 1Paragraph 1
  991. The orders: periodical and secured periodical payments and lump sums
  992. Particular provision that may be made by lump sum orders
  993. 3Paragraph 3
  994. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising its powers under this Part – general
  995. 4Paragraph 4
  996. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to civil partners
  997. Particular matters to be taken into account when exercising powers in relation to children
  998. 6Paragraph 6
  999. Reconciliation
  1000. 7Paragraph 7
  1001. Refusal of order in case more suitable for High Court
  1002. Part 2: Orders for agreed financial provision
  1003. Orders for payments which have been agreed by the parties
  1004. 9Paragraph 9
  1005. Meaning of “financial provision” and of references to specified financial provision
  1006. 10Paragraph 10
  1007. Evidence to be produced where respondent not present etc.
  1008. 11Paragraph 11
  1009. Exercise of powers in relation to children
  1010. 12Paragraph 12
  1011. Power to make alternative orders
  1012. 13Paragraph 13
  1013. Request for order under this Part in proceedings under Part 1
  1014. 14Paragraph 14
  1015. Part 3: Orders of court where civil partners living apart by agreement
  1016. Powers of court where civil partners are living apart by agreement
  1017. 15Paragraph 15
  1018. The orders that may be made under this Part
  1019. 16Paragraph 16
  1020. Restrictions on orders under this Part
  1021. 17Paragraph 17
  1022. Relationship with powers under Part 1
  1023. 18Paragraph 18
  1024. Matters to be taken into consideration
  1025. 19Paragraph 19
  1026. Part 4: Interim orders
  1027. Circumstances in which interim orders may be made
  1028. 20Paragraph 20
  1029. Meaning of interim order
  1030. 21Paragraph 21
  1031. When interim order may start
  1032. 22Paragraph 22
  1033. Payments which can be treated as having been paid on account
  1034. 23Paragraph 23
  1035. When interim order ceases to have effect
  1036. 24Paragraph 24
  1037. Supplementary
  1038. 25Paragraph 25
  1039. Part 5: Commencement and duration of orders under Parts 1, 2 and 3
  1040. Duration of periodical payments order for a civil partner
  1041. 26Paragraph 26
  1042. Age limit on making orders for financial provision for children and duration of such orders
  1043. 27Paragraph 27
  1044. Application of paragraphs 26 and 27 to Part 2 orders
  1045. 28Paragraph 28
  1046. Effect on certain orders of parties living together
  1047. 29Paragraph 29
  1048. Part 6: Variation etc. of orders
  1049. Power to vary, revoke, suspend or revive order
  1050. Powers to order lump sum on variation
  1051. 31Paragraph 31
  1052. Power to specify when order as varied is to take effect
  1053. 32Paragraph 32
  1054. 33Paragraph 33
  1055. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under this Part
  1056. 34Paragraph 34
  1057. Variation of orders for periodical payments: further provisions
  1058. 35Paragraph 35
  1059. 36Paragraph 36
  1060. 37Paragraph 37
  1061. 38Paragraph 38
  1062. Persons who may apply under this Part
  1063. 39Paragraph 39
  1064. Revival of orders for periodical payments
  1065. 40Paragraph 40
  1066. Variation of instalments or remission of lump sum
  1067. 41Paragraph 41
  1068. Supplementary provisions with respect to variation and revocation of orders
  1069. 42Paragraph 42
  1070. Part 7: Arrears and repayments
  1071. Enforcement etc. of orders for payment of money
  1072. 43Paragraph 43
  1073. Orders for repayment after cessation of order because of subsequent civil partnership etc.
  1074. 44Paragraph 44
  1075. Part 8: Supplementary
  1076. Restrictions on making of orders under this Schedule: welfare of children
  1077. 45Paragraph 45
  1078. Application of certain provisions of the Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980
  1079. 46Paragraph 46
  1080. Interpretation
  1081. 47Paragraph 47
  1082. Part 1: Financial relief
  1083. Part applies where civil partnership has been dissolved etc. overseas
  1084. 1Paragraph 1
  1085. Either civil partner may make application for financial relief
  1086. 2Paragraph 2
  1087. No application after formation of subsequent civil partnership or marriage
  1088. 3Paragraph 3
  1089. Leave of court required for making of application
  1090. 4Paragraph 4
  1091. Interim orders for maintenance Not yet in force
  1092. 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
  1093. Paragraphs 7 and 8 apply where application made for relief under paragraph 9 or 13 Not yet in force
  1094. 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
  1095. Jurisdiction of the court Not yet in force
  1096. Duty of the court to consider whether Northern Ireland is appropriate venue for application Not yet in force
  1097. Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising its powers under paragraph 9
  1098. Restriction of powers under paragraph 9 where jurisdiction depends on civil partnership home in Northern Ireland
  1099. 11Paragraph 11
  1100. Consent orders under paragraph 9
  1101. 12Paragraph 12
  1102. Orders for transfers of tenancies of dwelling-houses
  1103. 13Paragraph 13
  1104. Application to orders under paragraphs 5 and 9 of provisions of Schedule 15
  1105. Avoidance of transactions designed to defeat claims under paragraphs 5 and 9
  1106. 15Paragraph 15
  1107. Presumptions for the purposes of paragraph 15
  1108. 16Paragraph 16
  1109. Part 2: Steps to prevent avoidance prior to application for leave under paragraph 4
  1110. Prevention of transactions intended to defeat prospective claims under paragraphs 5 and 9
  1111. 17Paragraph 17
  1112. Part 3: Supplementary
  1113. Paragraphs 15 to 17: meaning of “disposition” and saving
  1114. 18Paragraph 18
  1115. Interpretation of Schedule
  1116. 19Paragraph 19
  1117. Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1050 (N.I. 20))
  1118. 1Paragraph 1
  1119. 3Paragraph 3
  1120. Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/156 (N.I. 3))
  1121. 4Paragraph 4
  1122. Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/1118 (N.I. 15))
  1123. 5Paragraph 5
  1124. 6Paragraph 6
  1125. 7Paragraph 7
  1126. 8Paragraph 8
  1127. 9Paragraph 9
  1128. 10Paragraph 10
  1129. Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/412 (N.I. 2))
  1130. 11Paragraph 11
  1131. 12Paragraph 12
  1132. 13Paragraph 13
  1133. 14Paragraph 14
  1134. 15Paragraph 15
  1135. 16Paragraph 16
  1136. Part 1: Amendments of the Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order (SI 1998/1071 (NI 6))
  1137. 1Paragraph 1
  1138. 2Paragraph 2
  1139. 3Paragraph 3
  1140. 4Paragraph 4
  1141. 5Paragraph 5
  1142. 6Paragraph 6
  1143. 7Paragraph 7
  1144. 8Paragraph 8
  1145. 9Paragraph 9
  1146. 10Paragraph 10
  1147. 11Paragraph 11
  1148. 12Paragraph 12
  1149. 13Paragraph 13
  1150. 14Paragraph 14
  1151. 15Paragraph 15
  1152. 16Paragraph 16
  1153. 17Paragraph 17
  1154. 18Paragraph 18
  1155. 19Paragraph 19
  1156. 20Paragraph 20
  1157. 21Paragraph 21
  1158. Part 2: Consequential amendments
  1159. Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18)
  1160. 22Paragraph 22
  1161. Registration of Deeds Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 25)
  1162. 23Paragraph 23
  1163. Land Acquisition and Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 (S.I. 1973/1896 (N.I. 21))
  1164. 24Paragraph 24
  1165. Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1050 (N.I. 20))
  1166. 25Paragraph 25
  1167. Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/1118 (N.I. 15))
  1168. 26Paragraph 26
  1169. 27Paragraph 27
  1170. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19))
  1171. 28Paragraph 28
  1172. 29Paragraph 29
  1173. Part 3: Transitional provision
  1174. 30Paragraph 30
  1175. Schedule 20: Meaning of overseas relationship: specified relationships
  1176. Part: Part 1
  1177. Paragraph
  1178. 2Opposite-sex relationships
  1179. Schedule 21: References to stepchildren etc. in existing Acts
  1180. 1Paragraph 1
  1181. 2Paragraph 2
  1182. 2AParagraph 2A
  1183. 3Paragraph 3
  1184. 4Paragraph 4
  1185. 5Paragraph 5
  1186. 6Paragraph 6
  1187. 7Paragraph 7
  1188. 8Paragraph 8
  1189. Paragraph
  1190. 9Paragraph 9
  1191. 10Paragraph 10
  1192. 11Paragraph 11
  1193. 11AParagraph 11A
  1194. 12Paragraph 12
  1195. 13Paragraph 13
  1196. 14Paragraph 14
  1197. 15Paragraph 15
  1198. 15AParagraph 15A
  1199. 15BParagraph 15B
  1200. 15CParagraph 15C
  1201. 16Paragraph 16
  1202. 17Paragraph 17
  1203. 18Paragraph 18
  1204. 19Paragraph 19
  1205. 20Paragraph 20
  1206. 21Paragraph 21
  1207. 22Paragraph 22
  1208. 22AParagraph 22A
  1209. 23Paragraph 23
  1210. 24Paragraph 24
  1211. 25Paragraph 25
  1212. 26Paragraph 26
  1213. 27Paragraph 27
  1214. 28Paragraph 28
  1215. 29Paragraph 29
  1216. 30Paragraph 30
  1217. 31Paragraph 31
  1218. 31AParagraph 31A
  1219. 32Paragraph 32
  1220. 33Paragraph 33
  1221. 34Paragraph 34
  1222. 35Paragraph 35
  1223. 35AParagraph 35A
  1224. 36Paragraph 36
  1225. 37Paragraph 37
  1226. 38Paragraph 38 Repealed
  1227. 39Paragraph 39
  1228. 40Paragraph 40
  1229. 41Paragraph 41
  1230. 42Paragraph 42
  1231. 43Paragraph 43
  1232. 44Paragraph 44
  1233. 45Paragraph 45
  1234. 46Paragraph 46
  1235. 47Paragraph 47
  1236. 48Paragraph 48
  1237. 49Paragraph 49
  1238. 49AParagraph 49A
  1239. 50Paragraph 50
  1240. 51Paragraph 51
  1241. 52Paragraph 52
  1242. 53Paragraph 53
  1243. 54Paragraph 54
  1244. 55Paragraph 55
  1245. 56Paragraph 56
  1246. 57Paragraph 57
  1247. 58Paragraph 58
  1248. 59Paragraph 59
  1249. 60Paragraph 60
  1250. 61Paragraph 61
  1251. Paragraph
  1252. Paragraph
  1253. 62Paragraph 62
  1254. 63Paragraph 63
  1255. 1Paragraph 1
  1256. 2Paragraph 2
  1257. 3Paragraph 3
  1258. 4Paragraph 4
  1259. 5Paragraph 5
  1260. 6Paragraph 6
  1261. 6AParagraph 6A
  1262. 7Paragraph 7
  1263. 8Paragraph 8
  1264. 9Paragraph 9
  1265. 10Paragraph 10
  1266. 17Paragraph 17
  1267. 19Paragraph 19 Not yet in force
  1268. 20Paragraph 20
  1269. 21Paragraph 21
  1270. 22Paragraph 22
  1271. 23Paragraph 23
  1272. 24Paragraph 24
  1273. 25Paragraph 25
  1274. 26Paragraph 26
  1275. Part 1: Introduction
  1276. Application of Schedule
  1277. The qualifying condition
  1278. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1279. Part 2: England and Wales
  1280. Application of this Part
  1281. Procedure for giving notice of proposed civil partnership
  1282. 4Paragraph 4
  1283. Declaration
  1284. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1285. Recording of notice
  1286. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  1287. Supplementary
  1288. 7Paragraph 7
  1289. Part 3: Scotland
  1290. Application of this Part
  1291. Procedure for giving notice of proposed civil partnership
  1292. 9Paragraph 9
  1293. Pre-condition for making entry in civil partnership notice book etc.
  1294. 10Paragraph 10
  1295. Supplementary
  1296. 11Paragraph 11
  1297. Part 4: Northern Ireland
  1298. Application of this Part
  1299. Procedure for giving civil partnership notices
  1300. 13Paragraph 13
  1301. Accompanying statement as to the qualifying condition
  1302. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  1303. Civil partnership notice book and civil partnership schedule
  1304. 15Paragraph 15
  1305. Supplementary
  1306. 16Paragraph 16
  1307. Part 5: Regulations
  1308. 17Paragraph 17
  1309. Part 1: Amendments of the Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48)
  1310. 1Paragraph 1
  1311. 2Paragraph 2
  1312. 3Paragraph 3
  1313. 4Paragraph 4
  1314. 5Paragraph 5
  1315. 6Paragraph 6
  1316. Part 2: Amendments of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/ 2628 (N.I. 23))
  1317. 7Paragraph 7
  1318. 8Paragraph 8
  1319. 9Paragraph 9
  1320. 10Paragraph 10
  1321. 11Paragraph 11
  1322. 12Paragraph 12
  1323. Part 3: Amendments of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4)
  1324. 13Paragraph 13
  1325. 14Paragraph 14
  1326. 15Paragraph 15
  1327. 16Paragraph 16
  1328. 17Paragraph 17
  1329. 18Paragraph 18
  1330. 19Paragraph 19
  1331. 20Paragraph 20
  1332. 21Paragraph 21
  1333. 22Paragraph 22
  1334. 23Paragraph 23
  1335. 24Paragraph 24
  1336. 25Paragraph 25
  1337. 26Paragraph 26
  1338. 27Paragraph 27
  1339. 29Paragraph 29
  1340. 30Paragraph 30
  1341. 31Paragraph 31
  1342. 32Paragraph 32
  1343. 33Paragraph 33
  1344. 34Paragraph 34
  1345. 35Paragraph 35 Repealed
  1346. 36Paragraph 36 Repealed
  1347. 37Paragraph 37 Repealed
  1348. 38Paragraph 38
  1349. 39Paragraph 39
  1350. 40Paragraph 40
  1351. 41Paragraph 41
  1352. 42Paragraph 42
  1353. 43Paragraph 43
  1354. 44Paragraph 44
  1355. 45Paragraph 45
  1356. 46Paragraph 46
  1357. 47Paragraph 47
  1358. 48Paragraph 48
  1359. 49Paragraph 49
  1360. 50Paragraph 50
  1361. 51Paragraph 51
  1362. 52Paragraph 52
  1363. 53Paragraph 53
  1364. 54Paragraph 54
  1365. Part 4: Amendments of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)
  1366. 55Paragraph 55
  1367. 56Paragraph 56
  1368. 58Paragraph 58
  1369. 59Paragraph 59
  1370. 60Paragraph 60
  1371. 61Paragraph 61
  1372. 62Paragraph 62
  1373. 63Paragraph 63
  1374. 64Paragraph 64
  1375. 65Paragraph 65 Repealed
  1376. 66Paragraph 66
  1377. Part 5: Amendments of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7)
  1378. 67Paragraph 67
  1379. 68Paragraph 68
  1380. 69Paragraph 69
  1381. 70Paragraph 70
  1382. 71Paragraph 71
  1383. 72Paragraph 72
  1384. 73Paragraph 73
  1385. 74Paragraph 74
  1386. 75Paragraph 75
  1387. 76Paragraph 76
  1388. 77Paragraph 77
  1389. 78Paragraph 78
  1390. 79Paragraph 79
  1391. 80Paragraph 80
  1392. 81Paragraph 81
  1393. 83Paragraph 83
  1394. 84Paragraph 84
  1395. 85Paragraph 85
  1396. 86Paragraph 86
  1397. 87Paragraph 87
  1398. 88Paragraph 88
  1399. 89Paragraph 89 Repealed
  1400. 90Paragraph 90
  1401. 91Paragraph 91
  1402. 92Paragraph 92
  1403. 93Paragraph 93
  1404. 94Paragraph 94
  1405. 95Paragraph 95
  1406. 96Paragraph 96
  1407. 97Paragraph 97
  1408. 98Paragraph 98
  1409. 99Paragraph 99
  1410. 100Paragraph 100
  1411. 101Paragraph 101
  1412. 102Paragraph 102
  1413. 103Paragraph 103
  1414. 104Paragraph 104
  1415. 105Paragraph 105
  1416. 106Paragraph 106
  1417. Part 6: Amendments of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 8)
  1418. 107Paragraph 107
  1419. 108Paragraph 108
  1420. 110Paragraph 110
  1421. 111Paragraph 111
  1422. 112Paragraph 112
  1423. 113Paragraph 113
  1424. 114Paragraph 114
  1425. 115Paragraph 115
  1426. 116Paragraph 116
  1427. 117Paragraph 117
  1428. Part 7: Amendments of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18)
  1429. 118Paragraph 118
  1430. 119Paragraph 119
  1431. 120Paragraph 120
  1432. 121Paragraph 121
  1433. 122Paragraph 122
  1434. 123Paragraph 123
  1435. 124Paragraph 124
  1436. 125Paragraph 125
  1437. Part 8: Amendments of the Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)
  1438. 126Paragraph 126
  1439. 127Paragraph 127
  1440. Part 9: Amendments of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/ 2702 (N.I. 13))
  1441. 128Paragraph 128
  1442. 129Paragraph 129
  1443. 130Paragraph 130
  1444. 131Paragraph 131
  1445. 133Paragraph 133
  1446. 134Paragraph 134
  1447. 137Paragraph 137
  1448. Part 11: Amendments of the Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)
  1449. 138Paragraph 138
  1450. Part 12: Amendments of the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/ 1506 (N.I. 10))
  1451. 139Paragraph 139
  1452. Part 13: Amendments of the State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16)
  1453. 140Paragraph 140
  1454. 141Paragraph 141
  1455. 142Paragraph 142
  1456. 143Paragraph 143
  1457. Part 14: Amendments of the Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21)
  1458. 144Paragraph 144
  1459. 145Paragraph 145
  1460. 146Paragraph 146
  1461. 147Paragraph 147
  1462. Part 15: Amendments of the State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14 (N.I.))
  1463. 148Paragraph 148
  1464. 149Paragraph 149
  1465. 150Paragraph 150
  1466. 151Paragraph 151
  1467. Schedule 25: Amendment of certain enactments relating to pensions
  1468. Fire Services Act 1947 (c. 41)
  1469. 1Paragraph 1
  1470. House of Commons Members' Fund Act 1948 (c. 36)
  1471. 2Paragraph 2
  1472. Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (c. 48)
  1473. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1474. Theatres Trust Act 1976 (c. 27)
  1475. 4Paragraph 4
  1476. Schedule 26: Amendment of certain enactments relating to the armed forces
  1477. Greenwich Hospital Act 1865 (c. 89)
  1478. 1Paragraph 1
  1479. Navy and Marines (Property of Deceased) Act 1865 (c. 111)
  1480. 2Paragraph 2
  1481. Pensions Commutation Act 1871 (c. 36)
  1482. 3Paragraph 3
  1483. Greenwich Hospital Act 1883 (c. 32)
  1484. 4Paragraph 4
  1485. Pensions and Yeomanry Pay Act 1884 (c. 55)
  1486. 5Paragraph 5
  1487. Regimental Debts Act 1893 (c. 5)
  1488. 6Paragraph 6
  1489. 7Paragraph 7
  1490. Naval Medical Compassionate Fund Act 1915 (c. 28)
  1491. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  1492. Naval and Military War Pensions, &c., (Administrative Expenses) Act 1917 (c. 14)
  1493. 9Paragraph 9
  1494. War Pensions (Administrative Provisions) Act 1919 (c. 53)
  1495. 10Paragraph 10
  1496. War Pensions Act 1920 (c. 23)
  1497. 11Paragraph 11
  1498. 12Paragraph 12
  1499. Admiralty Pensions Act 1921 (c. 39)
  1500. 13Paragraph 13
  1501. Greenwich Hospital Act 1942 (c. 35)
  1502. 14Paragraph 14
  1503. Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (c. 39)
  1504. 15Paragraph 15
  1505. Greenwich Hospital Act 1947 (10 & 11 Geo. 6 c. 5)
  1506. 16Paragraph 16
  1507. Polish Resettlement Act 1947 (c. 19)
  1508. 17Paragraph 17
  1509. 18Paragraph 18
  1510. Naval Forces (Enforcement of Maintenance Liabilities) Act 1947 (c. 24)
  1511. 19Paragraph 19
  1512. Royal Patriotic Fund Corporation Act 1950 (c. 10)
  1513. 20Paragraph 20
  1514. Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65)
  1515. 21Paragraph 21
  1516. 22Paragraph 22
  1517. 23Paragraph 23
  1518. 24Paragraph 24
  1519. 25Paragraph 25
  1520. 26Paragraph 26
  1521. 27Paragraph 27
  1522. Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)
  1523. 28Paragraph 28
  1524. 29Paragraph 29
  1525. Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)
  1526. 30Paragraph 30
  1527. 31Paragraph 31
  1528. Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)
  1529. 32Paragraph 32
  1530. Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)
  1531. 33Paragraph 33
  1532. Schedule 27: Minor and consequential amendments: general
  1533. Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)
  1534. 1Paragraph 1
  1535. Partnership Act 1890 (c. 39)
  1536. 2Paragraph 2
  1537. Law of Distress Amendment Act 1908 (c. 53)
  1538. 3Paragraph 3
  1539. Census Act 1920 (c. 41)
  1540. 4Paragraph 4
  1541. Trustee Act 1925 (c. 19)
  1542. 5Paragraph 5
  1543. 6Paragraph 6
  1544. Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20)
  1545. 7Paragraph 7
  1546. Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Act 1926 (c. 61)
  1547. 8Paragraph 8
  1548. Population (Statistics) Act 1938 (c. 12)
  1549. 9Paragraph 9
  1550. Landlord and Tenant (Requisitioned Land) Act 1942 (c. 13)
  1551. 10Paragraph 10
  1552. Limitation (Enemies and War Prisoners) Act 1945 (c. 16)
  1553. 11Paragraph 11
  1554. Statistics of Trade Act 1947 (c. 39)
  1555. 12Paragraph 12
  1556. Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)
  1557. 13Paragraph 13
  1558. 14Paragraph 14
  1559. 15Paragraph 15
  1560. 16Paragraph 16
  1561. 17Paragraph 17
  1562. Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c. 37)
  1563. 18Paragraph 18
  1564. Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 (c. 20)
  1565. 19Paragraph 19
  1566. Pharmacy Act 1954 (c. 61)
  1567. 20Paragraph 20
  1568. Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Special Provisions) Act 1957 (c. 58)
  1569. 21Paragraph 21
  1570. Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (c. 39)
  1571. 22Paragraph 22
  1572. Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41)
  1573. 23Paragraph 23
  1574. Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12)
  1575. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  1576. 25Paragraph 25
  1577. Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)
  1578. 26Paragraph 26
  1579. Theft Act 1968 (c. 60)
  1580. 27Paragraph 27
  1581. 28Paragraph 28
  1582. Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 (c. 63)
  1583. 29Paragraph 29
  1584. Civil Evidence Act 1968 (c. 64)
  1585. 30Paragraph 30
  1586. Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)
  1587. 31Paragraph 31
  1588. Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)
  1589. 32Paragraph 32
  1590. Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
  1591. 33Paragraph 33
  1592. Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)
  1593. 34Paragraph 34
  1594. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)
  1595. 35Paragraph 35
  1596. Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48)
  1597. 36Paragraph 36
  1598. Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)
  1599. 37Paragraph 37
  1600. Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70)
  1601. 38Paragraph 38
  1602. 39Paragraph 39
  1603. Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)
  1604. 40Paragraph 40
  1605. 41Paragraph 41
  1606. 42Paragraph 42
  1607. 43Paragraph 43
  1608. 44Paragraph 44
  1609. 45Paragraph 45
  1610. 46Paragraph 46
  1611. Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)
  1612. 47Paragraph 47
  1613. Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)
  1614. 48Paragraph 48
  1615. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37)
  1616. 49Paragraph 49
  1617. Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)
  1618. 51Paragraph 51
  1619. Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)
  1620. 52Paragraph 52
  1621. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53)
  1622. 53Paragraph 53
  1623. Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65)
  1624. 54Paragraph 54
  1625. Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)
  1626. 55Paragraph 55
  1627. Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45)
  1628. 56Paragraph 56
  1629. Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)
  1630. 57Paragraph 57
  1631. 58Paragraph 58
  1632. Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)
  1633. 59Paragraph 59
  1634. Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37)
  1635. 60Paragraph 60
  1636. Credit Unions Act 1979 (c. 34)
  1637. 61Paragraph 61
  1638. Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)
  1639. 63Paragraph 63
  1640. Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
  1641. 64Paragraph 64 Repealed
  1642. 65Paragraph 65 Repealed
  1643. Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981 (c. 18)
  1644. 66Paragraph 66
  1645. Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981 (c. 45)
  1646. 67Paragraph 67
  1647. Senior Courts Act 1981(c. 54)
  1648. 68Paragraph 68
  1649. 69Paragraph 69
  1650. 70Paragraph 70
  1651. British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61)
  1652. 71Paragraph 71
  1653. 72Paragraph 72
  1654. 73Paragraph 73
  1655. 74Paragraph 74
  1656. 75Paragraph 75
  1657. 76Paragraph 76
  1658. 77Paragraph 77
  1659. 78Paragraph 78
  1660. Forfeiture Act 1982 (c. 34)
  1661. 79Paragraph 79
  1662. Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)
  1663. 80Paragraph 80
  1664. 81Paragraph 81
  1665. 82Paragraph 82
  1666. 83Paragraph 83
  1667. 84Paragraph 84
  1668. 85Paragraph 85
  1669. Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)
  1670. 86Paragraph 86
  1671. Mobile Homes Act 1983 (c. 34)
  1672. 87Paragraph 87
  1673. 88Paragraph 88
  1674. Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24)
  1675. 89Paragraph 89
  1676. Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)
  1677. 90Paragraph 90
  1678. 91Paragraph 91 Repealed
  1679. 92Paragraph 92 Repealed
  1680. 93Paragraph 93 Repealed
  1681. 94Paragraph 94 Repealed
  1682. 95Paragraph 95
  1683. 96Paragraph 96 Repealed
  1684. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)
  1685. 97Paragraph 97
  1686. 98Paragraph 98
  1687. Companies Act 1985 (c. 6)
  1688. 99Paragraph 99 Repealed
  1689. 100Paragraph 100 Repealed
  1690. 101Paragraph 101 Repealed
  1691. 102Paragraph 102 Repealed
  1692. 103Paragraph 103
  1693. 104Paragraph 104 Repealed
  1694. 105Paragraph 105 Repealed
  1695. Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985 (c. 29)
  1696. 106Paragraph 106
  1697. 107Paragraph 107
  1698. 108Paragraph 108
  1699. Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (c. 48)
  1700. 109Paragraph 109
  1701. Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (c. 60)
  1702. 110Paragraph 110
  1703. Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
  1704. 111Paragraph 111
  1705. Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
  1706. 112Paragraph 112
  1707. 113Paragraph 113
  1708. 114Paragraph 114
  1709. 115Paragraph 115
  1710. 116Paragraph 116
  1711. 117Paragraph 117
  1712. 118Paragraph 118
  1713. 119Paragraph 119
  1714. 120Paragraph 120
  1715. 121Paragraph 121
  1716. 122Paragraph 122
  1717. Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)
  1718. 123Paragraph 123
  1719. Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55)
  1720. 124Paragraph 124
  1721. 125Paragraph 125
  1722. Consumer Protection Act 1987 (c. 43)
  1723. 126Paragraph 126
  1724. Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)
  1725. 127Paragraph 127
  1726. Companies Act 1989 (c. 40)
  1727. 128Paragraph 128 Repealed
  1728. Children Act 1989 (c. 41)
  1729. 129Paragraph 129
  1730. 130Paragraph 130
  1731. 131Paragraph 131
  1732. 132Paragraph 132
  1733. Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
  1734. 133Paragraph 133
  1735. 134Paragraph 134
  1736. Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44)
  1737. 135Paragraph 135
  1738. Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16)
  1739. 136Paragraph 136
  1740. Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)
  1741. 137Paragraph 137
  1742. 138Paragraph 138
  1743. Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)
  1744. 139Paragraph 139
  1745. Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)
  1746. 140Paragraph 140
  1747. Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40)
  1748. 141Paragraph 141
  1749. 142Paragraph 142
  1750. 143Paragraph 143
  1751. Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1992 (c. 52)
  1752. 144Paragraph 144
  1753. 145Paragraph 145
  1754. 146Paragraph 146
  1755. Charities Act 1993 (c. 10)
  1756. 147Paragraph 147 Repealed
  1757. Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48)
  1758. 148Paragraph 148
  1759. Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (c. 49)
  1760. 149Paragraph 149
  1761. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)
  1762. 150Paragraph 150
  1763. Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18)
  1764. 151Paragraph 151
  1765. Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27)
  1766. 152Paragraph 152
  1767. Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (c. 47)
  1768. 153Paragraph 153
  1769. Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12)
  1770. 154Paragraph 154
  1771. National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39)
  1772. 155Paragraph 155 Repealed
  1773. Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)
  1774. 156Paragraph 156 Repealed
  1775. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30)
  1776. 157Paragraph 157
  1777. 158Paragraph 158
  1778. 159Paragraph 159
  1779. 160Paragraph 160
  1780. 161Paragraph 161
  1781. Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33)
  1782. 162Paragraph 162
  1783. 163Paragraph 163
  1784. Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2)
  1785. 164Paragraph 164
  1786. Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8)
  1787. 165Paragraph 165 Repealed
  1788. 166Paragraph 166
  1789. Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9)
  1790. 167Paragraph 167
  1791. Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40)
  1792. 168Paragraph 168
  1793. 169Paragraph 169
  1794. Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17)
  1795. 170Paragraph 170
  1796. Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26)
  1797. 171Paragraph 171
  1798. Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)
  1799. 172Paragraph 172
  1800. Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42)
  1801. 173Paragraph 173
  1802. 174Paragraph 174
  1803. 175Paragraph 175
  1804. Schedule 28: Consequential amendments: Scotland
  1805. Part 1: Amendments of the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964 (c. 41)
  1806. 1Paragraph 1
  1807. 2Paragraph 2
  1808. 3Paragraph 3
  1809. 4Paragraph 4
  1810. 5Paragraph 5
  1811. 6Paragraph 6
  1812. 7Paragraph 7
  1813. 8Paragraph 8
  1814. 9Paragraph 9
  1815. 10Paragraph 10
  1816. Part 2: Amendments of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 37)
  1817. 11Paragraph 11
  1818. 12Paragraph 12
  1819. 13Paragraph 13
  1820. 14Paragraph 14
  1821. 15Paragraph 15
  1822. 16Paragraph 16
  1823. 17Paragraph 17
  1824. 18Paragraph 18
  1825. 19Paragraph 19
  1826. 20Paragraph 20
  1827. 21Paragraph 21
  1828. 22Paragraph 22
  1829. 23Paragraph 23
  1830. 24Paragraph 24
  1831. 25Paragraph 25
  1832. 26Paragraph 26
  1833. 27Paragraph 27
  1834. 28Paragraph 28
  1835. 29Paragraph 29
  1836. 30Paragraph 30
  1837. Part 3: Amendments of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 66) Repealed
  1838. 31Paragraph 31 Repealed
  1839. 32Paragraph 32 Repealed
  1840. 33Paragraph 33 Repealed
  1841. 34Paragraph 34 Repealed
  1842. 35Paragraph 35 Repealed
  1843. 36Paragraph 36 Repealed
  1844. 37Paragraph 37 Repealed
  1845. 38Paragraph 38 Repealed
  1846. 39Paragraph 39 Repealed
  1847. 40Paragraph 40 Repealed
  1848. 41Paragraph 41 Repealed
  1849. Part 4: Miscellaneous amendments
  1850. Damages (Scotland) Act 1976 (c. 13) Not yet in force
  1851. 42Paragraph 42 Repealed
  1852. Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 (c. 15)
  1853. 43Paragraph 43
  1854. 44Paragraph 44
  1855. Presumption of Death (Scotland) Act 1977 (c. 27)
  1856. 45Paragraph 45
  1857. 46Paragraph 46
  1858. Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53)
  1859. 47Paragraph 47
  1860. Rent (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 58)
  1861. 48Paragraph 48
  1862. 49Paragraph 49
  1863. Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 36)
  1864. 50Paragraph 50
  1865. 51Paragraph 51
  1866. Housing Associations Act 1985 (c. 69)
  1867. 52Paragraph 52
  1868. Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18)
  1869. 53Paragraph 53
  1870. Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26)
  1871. 54Paragraph 54
  1872. Civil Evidence (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 32)
  1873. 55Paragraph 55
  1874. Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43)
  1875. 56Paragraph 56
  1876. 57Paragraph 57
  1877. Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 (c. 44)
  1878. 58Paragraph 58
  1879. Civil Evidence (Family Mediation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 6)
  1880. 59Paragraph 59
  1881. Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)
  1882. 60Paragraph 60
  1883. 61Paragraph 61 Repealed
  1884. Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 (c. 44)
  1885. 62Paragraph 62
  1886. Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)
  1887. 63Paragraph 63
  1888. 64Paragraph 64
  1889. 65Paragraph 65
  1890. 66Paragraph 66
  1891. Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7)
  1892. 67Paragraph 67
  1893. Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 11)
  1894. 68Paragraph 68
  1895. Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13)
  1896. 69Paragraph 69
  1897. 70Paragraph 70
  1898. Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))
  1899. 1Paragraph 1
  1900. Trustee Act (Northern Ireland) 1958 (c. 23 (N.I.))
  1901. 2Paragraph 2
  1902. 3Paragraph 3
  1903. Perpetuities Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 2 (N.I.))
  1904. 4Paragraph 4
  1905. 5Paragraph 5
  1906. Office and Shop Premises Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 26 (N.I.))
  1907. 6Paragraph 6
  1908. Maintenance and Affiliation Orders Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (c. 35 (N.I.))
  1909. 7Paragraph 7
  1910. 8Paragraph 8
  1911. Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 8 (N.I.))
  1912. 9Paragraph 9
  1913. Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16 (N.I.))
  1914. 10Paragraph 10
  1915. Industrial and Provident Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 24 (N.I.))
  1916. 11Paragraph 11
  1917. 12Paragraph 12
  1918. Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18 (N.I.))
  1919. 13Paragraph 13
  1920. Leasehold (Enlargement and Extension) Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 (c. 7 (N.I.))
  1921. 14Paragraph 14
  1922. 15Paragraph 15
  1923. Civil Evidence Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 (c. 36 (N.I.))
  1924. 16Paragraph 16
  1925. Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))
  1926. 17Paragraph 17
  1927. 18Paragraph 18
  1928. Employer’s Liability (Defective Equipment and Compulsory Insurance) (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/963 (N.I. 6))
  1929. 19Paragraph 19
  1930. Births and Deaths Registration (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/1041 (N.I. 14))
  1931. 20Paragraph 20
  1932. Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/1042 (N.I. 15))
  1933. 21Paragraph 21
  1934. Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (S.I. 1976/1213 (N.I. 22))
  1935. 22Paragraph 22
  1936. Criminal Damage (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/426 (N.I. 4))
  1937. 23Paragraph 23
  1938. Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)
  1939. 24Paragraph 24
  1940. 25Paragraph 25
  1941. 26Paragraph 26
  1942. Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1039 (N.I. 9))
  1943. 27Paragraph 27
  1944. Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1045 (N.I. 15))
  1945. 28Paragraph 28
  1946. 29Paragraph 29
  1947. 30Paragraph 30
  1948. 31Paragraph 31
  1949. 32Paragraph 32
  1950. 33Paragraph 33
  1951. Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1908 (N.I. 27))
  1952. 34Paragraph 34
  1953. Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 (c. 47)
  1954. 35Paragraph 35
  1955. County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3))
  1956. 36Paragraph 36
  1957. 37Paragraph 37
  1958. 38Paragraph 38
  1959. Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/563 (N.I. 5))
  1960. 39Paragraph 39
  1961. 40Paragraph 40
  1962. Judgments Enforcement (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/226 (N.I. 6)
  1963. 41Paragraph 41
  1964. 42Paragraph 42
  1965. 43Paragraph 43
  1966. 44Paragraph 44
  1967. 45Paragraph 45
  1968. 46Paragraph 46
  1969. 47Paragraph 47
  1970. 48Paragraph 48
  1971. 49Paragraph 49
  1972. 51Paragraph 51
  1973. 52Paragraph 52
  1974. Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/228 (N.I. 8))
  1975. Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26))
  1976. 55Paragraph 55
  1977. 56Paragraph 56
  1978. 57Paragraph 57
  1979. 58Paragraph 58
  1980. 59Paragraph 59
  1981. 60Paragraph 60
  1982. 61Paragraph 61
  1983. Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/1120 (N.I. 13))
  1984. 62Paragraph 62
  1985. Forfeiture (Northern Ireland) Order 1982 (S.I. 1982/1082 (N.I. 14))
  1986. 63Paragraph 63
  1987. Family Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/1984 (N.I. 14))
  1988. Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (S.I. 1985/1205 (N.I. 12))
  1989. 65Paragraph 65
  1990. 66Paragraph 66
  1991. Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4))
  1992. 67Paragraph 67
  1993. Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/1032 (N.I. 6))
  1994. Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/1627 (N.I. 16))
  1995. 76Paragraph 76
  1996. 77Paragraph 77
  1997. 78Paragraph 78
  1998. Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/677 (N.I. 4))
  1999. 79Paragraph 79
  2000. Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19))
  2001. 80Paragraph 80
  2002. 81Paragraph 81
  2003. 82Paragraph 82
  2004. 83Paragraph 83
  2005. 84Paragraph 84
  2006. 85Paragraph 85
  2007. 86Paragraph 86
  2008. 87Paragraph 87
  2009. Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12))
  2010. 88Paragraph 88
  2011. 89Paragraph 89
  2012. Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990 (S.I. 1990/593 (N.I. 5))
  2013. 90Paragraph 90
  2014. Food Safety (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/762 (N.I. 7))
  2015. 91Paragraph 91
  2016. Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I.1992/807 (N.I.5))
  2017. 92Paragraph 92
  2018. Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (c. 49) Not yet in force
  2019. 93Paragraph 93 Not yet in force
  2020. Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/1576 (N.I. 6))
  2021. Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2))
  2022. 95Paragraph 95
  2023. 96Paragraph 96
  2024. 97Paragraph 97
  2025. 98Paragraph 98
  2026. 99Paragraph 99
  2027. 100Paragraph 100
  2028. Trade Union and Labour Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1995(S.I.1995/1980 (N.I.12))
  2029. 101Paragraph 101
  2030. Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1919 (N.I. 16))
  2031. 102Paragraph 102
  2032. 103Paragraph 103
  2033. Registration of Clubs (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/3159 (N.I. 23))
  2034. 104Paragraph 104
  2035. Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/869 (N.I. 6))
  2036. 105Paragraph 105
  2037. Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/3162 (N.I. 21))
  2038. 106Paragraph 106
  2039. 107Paragraph 107
  2040. Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147 (N.I. 11))
  2041. 108Paragraph 108
  2042. 109Paragraph 109
  2043. 110Paragraph 110
  2044. 111Paragraph 111
  2045. 112Paragraph 112
  2046. Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/412 (N.I. 2))
  2047. 113Paragraph 113
  2048. Marriage (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/413 (N.I. 3))
  2049. 114Paragraph 114
  2050. 115Paragraph 115
  2051. Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I. 10))
  2052. 116Paragraph 116
  2053. Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/702 (N.I. 3))
  2054. 117Paragraph 117
  2055. Schedule 30Repeals and revocations