Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Act 2019

General effects of presumption of death order

6. (1) Subject to this Act, where—

(a) an appeal is not brought against the making of a presumption of death order within the time allowed for appeal, or

(b) an appeal against such an order is brought and the appeal (or any further appeal) is dismissed or withdrawn,

a presumption of death order made by the Court under section 5 has the same effect in law as arises from the registration of a death under section 13 (1)(d) of the Civil Registration Act 2004 .

(2) (a) A presumption of death order made by a Court under section 5 has the effect that a marriage with the missing person has come to an end.

(b) A presumption of death order made by a Court under section 5 has the effect that a civil partnership with the missing person has come to an end.