Explanatory Notes

Civil Partnership Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 33

18th November 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 5 – Civil partnerships formed or dissolved abroad etc.Introduction

Chapter 3 - Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition

Section 228: Meaning of “the court”

444. Sections 228 to 232 extend only to Northern Ireland. Section 228 defines “the court” for the purposes of sections 229 to 232 as having the meaning given by section 188.