218—Amendment of section 4—Interpretation
(1) Section 4,
definition of "dependants"—after "spouse," insert:
(2)
Section 4—after the definition of "dependants" insert:
"domestic partner" means a person who is a domestic partner within the meaning
of the Family Relationships Act 1975 , whether declared as such under
that Act or not;
(3) Section 4,
definition of "immediate family",
(a)—after "spouse" insert:
(4) Section 4,
definition of "spouse"—delete the definition and substitute:
"spouse"—a person is the spouse of another if they are legally married;