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CIVIL PARTNERSHIP

Made 12th October 2005

Laid before Parliament 24th October 2005

Coming into force 5th December 2005

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 12th day of October 2005

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 210, 240, 241 and 244 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004^f1 and all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: