PART 2Evidence
Photographs4
1
This regulation applies where a photograph must be provided by a party under—
a
in the case of a proposed marriage, section 27E(7) or 28C(6)(a) of the 1949 Act M1,
b
in the case of a proposed civil partnership, section 8A(7) or 9A(6)(a) of the 2004 Act M2.
2
The photograph must be a United Kingdom passport style and size photograph which—
a
clearly shows the face of the party, who must—
i
have a neutral expression, and
ii
not be wearing anything which covers his or her head or hair (other than for religious or medical reasons),
b
shows only the party and no other person or object,
c
is unmarked, unaltered and without tears or creases, and
d
was taken no more than one year before the date on which the notice of marriage or (as the case may be) proposed civil partnership is given.