Civil Partnership Act 2004 Explanatory Notes

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Civil Partnership: Northern Ireland.Introduction

Chapter 1 - Registration
Section 148: Interpreters

272.This section provides that a registrar may use an interpreter to assist in relation to the formation of a civil partnership.

273.Subsections (2) provides that the interpreter must confirm his ability to act as an interpreter in the relevant language by signing a statement prior to the formation of a civil partnership and must sign a certificate after the registration to the effect that he faithfully acted as an interpreter.

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