http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2004/33/schedule/23/part/1

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23Immigration control and formation of civil partnerships

Part 1Introduction

Application of Schedule

1

This Schedule applies if—

a

two people wish to register as civil partners of each other, and

b

one of them is subject to immigration control.

2

For the purposes of this Schedule a person is subject to immigration control if—

a

he is not an EEA national, and

b

under the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) he requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (whether or not leave has been given).

3

“EEA national” means a national of a State which is a contracting party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 (as it has effect from time to time).