HL Deb 17 May 2004 vol 661 cc330-1GC

28 (1) Amend Article 309 (rights of occupation etc. of bankrupt's spouse) as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for "matrimonial home rights" substitute "home rights".

(3) In paragraph (2)—

  1. (a) for "a spouse's matrimonial home rights" substitute "a spouse's or civil partner's home rights", and
  2. (b) after "the other spouse" (in each place) insert "or civil partner".

(4) In paragraph (3) after "spouse or former spouse" insert "or civil partner or former civil partner".

29 (1) Amend Article 310 (rights of occupation of bankrupt) as follows.

(2) In paragraph (2), for "spouse (if any) has matrimonial home rights" substitute "spouse or civil partner (if any) has home rights".

(3) In paragraph (3)—

  1. (a) in sub-paragraph (a), for "matrimonial home rights" substitute "home rights", and
  2. (b) in sub-paragraph (c), after "spouse" insert or "civil partner".

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