Article 7 Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

After rule 2.13, insert—

“Supplemental: reply to answer praying for decree of nullity on ground relating to gender recognition

2.13A

(1)

This rule applies where an answer is filed under rule 2.12(1) which prays for a decree of nullity under—

(a)

section 12(g) of, or paragraph 11(1)(e) of Schedule 1 to, the Act of 1973 and an interim gender recognition certificate has been issued to the petitioner;

(b)

section 12(h) of the Act of 1973 and a full gender recognition certificate has been issued to the petitioner.

(2)

Where the petitioner files a reply under rule 2.13(1) to the answer, he must file with it a copy of that interim certificate or that full certificate (as the case might be), unless otherwise directed on an application made ex parte.”