# The Civil Partnership (Treatment of Overseas Relationships) Order 2005, Introduction: Introductory text


CIVIL PARTNERSHIP, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 1st November 2005
Laid before Parliament 4th November 2005
Coming into force 5th December 2005
The Lord Chancellor makes the following order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 215(5) and 259 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3042/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-partnership-treatment-of-overseas-relationships-order-2005/introduction
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