16(1)Part 4 of this Act has effect in any case where this Part of this Schedule applies subject to any necessary modification.U.K.
(2)In particular, section 176 has effect as if the matters proof of which is not necessary in support of the civil partnership included compliance with this Part of this Schedule.
(3)In this Part of this Schedule—
(a)“prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;
(b)“registrar” means a person appointed under section 152(1)(a) or (b) or (3);
(c)other expressions have the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of Part 4 of this Act.
(4)Section 18(3) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.)) (provisions as to holders of offices) shall apply to this Part of this Schedule as if it were an enactment within the meaning of that Act.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 23 para. 16 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 23 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 263; Sch. 23 para. 16(3)(a) in force for certain purposes at 15.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/1112, art. 2, Sch. 1 and Sch. 23 para. 16 in force otherwise at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1