Rule 101 Amendments to the 1991 Rules

in paragraph (1), after “for nullity” insert “of marriage”; and

after paragraph (1), insert—

“(1A)

Where a petition for nullity of civil partnership has been presented on the ground that at the time of the formation of the civil partnership the respondent was suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983^f1 of such a kind or to such an extent as to be unfitted for civil partnership, then, whether or not the respondent gives notice of intention to defend, the petitioner shall not proceed with the cause without the leave of the district judge.”.