17. In section 24 (interpretation of Chapter 4), after paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)“civil partnership proceedings” means proceedings for the dissolution or annulment of a civil partnership or for legal separation of the civil partners;”.
1986 c. 55, as amended by the Children Act 1989 s. 108(5) Schedule 13, the Children (NI) Order 1995 S.I. 1995/755 and S.I. 2005/265.