Part 5Civil partnership formed or dissolved abroad etc.

Chapter 3Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition

Recognition of dissolution, annulment and separation

238Non-recognition elsewhere of dissolution or annulment

1

This section applies where, in any part of the United Kingdom—

a

a dissolution or annulment of a civil partnership has been granted by a court of civil jurisdiction, or

b

the validity of a dissolution or annulment of a civil partnership is recognised by virtue of this Chapter.

2

The fact that the dissolution or annulment would not be recognised outside the United Kingdom does not—

a

preclude either party from forming a subsequent civil partnership or marriage in that part of the United Kingdom, or

b

cause the subsequent civil partnership or marriage of either party (wherever it takes place) to be treated as invalid in that part.