Rule 18 Amendments to the 1991 Rules

in the heading, after “decree” insert “or order”;

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

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

This rule also applies where an answer is filed under rule 2.12(1) which prays for an order of nullity of civil partnership under—

(a)

section 50(1)(d) of the Act of 2004 and an interim gender recognition certificate has been issued to the petitioner;

(b)

section 50(1)(e) of the Act of 2004 and a full gender recognition certificate has been issued to the petitioner.”.