In section 56(1) of the 1965 Act (interpretation), in the definition of “relative”, at the end insert .“ , a civil partner and anyone related to the civil partner of the person as regards whom the expression is being construed ”
Section 136: The expression “relative” in the 1965 Act
Civil Partnership Act 2004 · 2004 c. 33View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 3: Civil partnership: Scotland — Chapter 6: Miscellaneous and interpretation
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