Civil Partnership Act 2004, Section 35 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)The [F1Secretary of State] may by order make—
(a)such amendments of this Act as appear to him appropriate for the purpose of assimilating any provision connected with the formation or recording of civil partnerships in England and Wales to any provision made F2. . . in relation to civil marriage in England and Wales, and
(b)such amendments of other enactments and of subordinate legislation as appear to him appropriate in consequence of any amendments made under paragraph (a).
(2)“Civil marriage” means marriage solemnised otherwise than according to the rites of the Church of England or any other religious usages.
(3)“Amendment” includes repeal or revocation.
(4)“Subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 35(1) substituted (3.4.2008) by The Transfer of Functions (Registration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/678), art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 14(c) (with art. 4)
F2Words in s. 35(1)(a) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), ss. 30, 33, Sch. (with s. 30(2)-(5))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 35(1): transfer of functions (3.4.2008) by The Transfer of Functions (Registration) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/678), art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(c) (with art. 4)
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