# The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Overseas Relationships and Consequential, etc. Amendments) Order 2005, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under sections 213(5) and 259(8)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
CIVIL PARTNERSHIP
Made 2005
Coming into force 5th December 2005
Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament;
Now therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 213 and 259 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, and, with respect to the provisions set out in Part 2 of this Order, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers and the Department of Finance and Personnel, hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2005/011073078X/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-civil-partnership-act-2004-overseas-relationships-and-consequential-etc-amendments-order-2005/introduction
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