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
[F1(ba)the relationship is not one of marriage,]
(c)the effect of entering into it is that the parties are—
(i)treated as a couple either generally or for specified purposes, [F2but are not treated as married][F2or
(ii)treated as married.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 214(ba) inserted (S.) (16.12.2014) by Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 5), ss. 26(2)(a), 36; S.S.I. 2014/287, art. 3, sch. (with art. 5)
F2Words in s. 214(c) substituted (S.) (16.12.2014) by Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 5), ss. 26(2)(b), 36; S.S.I. 2014/287, art. 3, sch. (with art. 5)