If the registration authority refuses to issue a civil partnership schedule—
because an objection to its issue has been made under section 13, or
in reliance on section 14(3) or 14A,
either of the proposed civil partners may appeal to the Registrar General.
On an appeal under this section the Registrar General must either confirm the refusal or direct that a civil partnership schedule be issued.
In a case where—
in reliance on section 14A, a registration authority refuses to issue a civil partnership schedule, and
on an appeal against the refusal, the Registrar General directs that a civil partnership schedule be issued,
section 14A(2) is of no effect — and is to be taken to have never had any effect — in relation to the parties' giving of notice under section 8.