The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

Regulation 3(9)

SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 6(1)(a)

“SCHEDULE 2B

CONDITIONS TO BE ATTACHED TO GRANTS OF APPROVAL OF PREMISES WHICH ARE NOT RELIGIOUS PREMISES RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS HELD IN LINKED OUTDOOR AREAS

1.   For the purposes of proceedings held in the linked outdoor areas, prior confirmation must be secured from the superintendent registrar of the district in which the approved premises are situated, or the authority, as the case may be, that in their opinion, having regard to the primary use, situation, construction and state of repair, the proceedings will take place in a seemly and dignified location within the linked outdoor areas.

2.   The location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings take place must be identifiable by description.

3.— (1) For the purposes of proceedings held within the linked outdoor areas, save as provided below, no food or drink may be sold to or permitted to be consumed by persons attending the proceedings—

(a) when gathering for the purposes of the proceedings; or

(b) during the proceedings.

(2) Non-alcoholic drinks may be permitted to be consumed prior to the proceedings.

4.   For the purposes of proceedings held within the linked outdoor areas, a suitable notice stating—

(a) that the premises have been approved for the proceedings;

(b) the description of the location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings are to take place; and

(c) directions to the location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings are to take place;

must be displayed at each public entrance to the premises and the built premises for one hour prior to and throughout the proceedings.”

Regulation 3(10)

SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 6(1)(aa)

“SCHEDULE 2C

CONDITIONS TO BE ATTACHED TO GRANTS OF APPROVAL OF RELIGIOUS PREMISES RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS HELD IN LINKED OUTDOOR AREAS

1.   For the purposes of proceedings held in the linked outdoor areas, prior confirmation must be secured from the authority that in their opinion, having regard to the primary use, situation, construction and state of repair, the proceedings will take place in a seemly and dignified location within the linked outdoor areas.

2.   The location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings take place must be identifiable by description.

3.— (1) For the purposes of proceedings held within the linked outdoor areas, save as provided below, no food or drink may be sold to or permitted to be consumed by, persons attending the proceedings—

(a) when gathering for the purposes of the proceedings; or

(b) during the proceedings.

(2) These are the exceptions to the prohibition above—

(a) the consumption of food or drink as a part of any religious ceremony that takes place prior to the proceedings;

(b) the consumption of non-alcoholic drinks prior to the proceedings.

4.   For the purposes of proceedings held within the linked outdoor areas, a suitable notice stating—

(a) that the premises have been approved for the proceedings;

(b) the description of the location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings are to take place; and

(c) directions to the location within the linked outdoor areas at which the proceedings are to take place;

must be displayed at each public entrance to the premises and the built premises for one hour prior to and throughout the proceedings.”