214The general conditionsU.K.
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The general conditions are that, under the relevant law—
(a)the relationship may not be entered into if either of the parties is already a party to a relationship of that kind or lawfully married,
(b)the relationship is of indeterminate duration, and
(c)the effect of entering into it is that the parties are—
(i)treated as a couple either generally or for specified purposes, or
(ii)treated as married.