Introductory text

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 259(8) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

Family Law, England and Wales

Family Law, Northern Ireland

Housing, England and wales

Civil Partnership

Made 2005

Coming into force 5th December 2005

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 259(1) and (3) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004^f1. In accordance with section 259(8) of that Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.