2(1)The Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 is modified as follows.S
(2)In section 9(1)(c)(ii) (principles to be applied)—
(a)after “child”, in the first place that it appears, insert “ of the civil partnership, ”,
(b)the words from “who has been accepted” to “parents” are repealed.
(3)In section 27(1) (interpretation)—
(a)in the definition of “child”—
(i)after “married to” insert “ or in a civil partnership with ”,
(ii)after “child of a marriage” insert “ or the child of a civil partnership ”,
(b)in the definition of “family” the words from “and in relation to a civil partnership” to “parents” are repealed.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.6.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/23, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)