69—Amendment of section 3—Interpretation
(1) Section 3(1),
definition of "closest available next of kin , (b)(i)—after "spouse"
insert:
(2)
Section 3(1)—after the definition of "criminal offence 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 3(1)—after the definition of "serious offence insert:
"spouse"—a person is the spouse of another if they are legally married;