6(1)This paragraph applies if it has been recorded in the register that a notice of proposed civil partnership between a child and another person has been given.E+W
(2)Any person whose consent is required to a child and another person registering as civil partners of each other may forbid the issue of a civil partnership schedule by giving any registration authority written notice that he forbids it.
(3)A notice under sub-paragraph (2) must specify—
(a)the name of the person giving it,
(b)his place of residence, and
(c)the capacity, in relation to either of the proposed civil partners, in which he forbids the issue of the civil partnership schedule.
(4)On receiving the notice, the registration authority must as soon as is practicable record in the register the fact that the issue of a civil partnership schedule has been forbidden.
(5)If the issue of a civil partnership schedule has been forbidden under this paragraph, the notice of proposed civil partnership and all proceedings on it are void.
(6)Sub-paragraphs (2) and (5) do not apply if the court has given its consent under paragraph 3 or 4.