15Appeal against refusal to issue civil partnership scheduleE+W
(1)If the registration authority refuses to issue a civil partnership schedule—
(a)because an objection to its issue has been made under section 13, or
(b)in reliance on section 14(3) [F1or 14A],
either of the proposed civil partners may appeal to the Registrar General.
(2)On an appeal under this section the Registrar General must either confirm the refusal or direct that a civil partnership schedule be issued.
[F2(3)In a case where—
(a)in reliance on section 14A, a registration authority refuses to issue a civil partnership schedule, and
(b)on an appeal against the refusal, the Registrar General directs that a civil partnership schedule be issued,
section 14A(2) is of no effect — and is to be taken to have never had any effect — in relation to the parties' giving of notice under section 8.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 15(1)(b) inserted (1.3.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(3)(a) (with Sch. 9 para. 66); S.I. 2015/371, art. 2(1)(f)
F2S. 15(3) inserted (1.3.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 4 para. 26(3)(b) (with Sch. 9 para. 66); S.I. 2015/371, art. 2(1)(f)