Civil Partnership Act 2004

129Lord Advocate as party to action for nullity or dissolution of civil partnership
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(1)The Lord Advocate may enter appearance as a party in any action—

(a)of declarator of nullity of a civil partnership, or

(b)for dissolution of a civil partnership,

and he may lead such proof and maintain such pleas as he thinks fit.

(2)The Court, whenever it considers it necessary for the proper disposal of any such action, is to direct that the action be brought to the notice of the Lord Advocate for him to determine whether to enter appearance.

(3)No expenses are claimable by or against the Lord Advocate in any such action in which he enters appearance.