The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

PART IINTRODUCTORY

1Title and commencement

2Interpretation

PART IIDEEDS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS

3Formalities for deeds executed by individuals

4Execution of instruments by liquidator

5Execution of instrument by donee of power of attorney

6Delivery of deed by agent

8Abolition of rule in Pigot's Case

9Abolition of rule in Bain v. Fothergill

PART IIIFAMILY HOMES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

10Interpretation of Part III

11Amendment of definition of “relative”

12“Cohabitees” to include same-sex couples

13Non-molestation orders

14Ex parte orders

PART IVEQUAL TREATMENT OF SPOUSES, ETC.

16Abolition of presumption of advancement

17Abolition of common law duty to maintain

18Housekeeping allowance

PART VMISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS

19Repeal of the Colonial Solicitors Act 1900

20Repeal of the Trading Stamps Act (Northern Ireland) 1965

21Amendment of legislation to make provision for trading stamps

22Amendment of the Census Act (Northern Ireland) 1969

23Amendment of the Damages Act 1996

Article 24— Repeals

Schedule 1— Amendments

Schedule 2—Repeals

2005 No. 1452 (N.I. 7)

The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

7th June 2005