3. In section 1(2)(b) of the Human Tissue Act 1961(1), after “spouse” insert “, surviving civil partner”.
1961 c. 54; section 1 was amended by the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19), Schedule 9, paragraph 7; the Health Authorities Act 1997 (c. 17) Schedule 1, paragraph 92; S.I. 2000/90 and the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 8) Schedule 3, paragraph 1.