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5. In section 80(4A) of the Care Standards Act 2000(1) (basic definitions)—
(a)in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), after “spouse” insert “or civil partner”;
(b)after “his or her child,”, omit “and”; and
(c)after “as if they were husband and wife” insert “and references to “civil partner” include a former civil partner and a person who is living with the person as if they were civil partners”.
(1)
2000 c. 14. Subsection (4A) was inserted by S.I. 2004/2070.