9. In each of the following provisions of the Child Abduction Act 1984(1), after “married to” insert “, or civil partners of,”—
(a)section 1(2)(b);
(b)section 2(2)(a) and (b) and (3)(a);
(c)section 3(d).
1984 c. 37. Relevant amendments were made by the Children Act 1989, Schedule 12, paragraphs 37(2), 38(2) and 39.