Section 4Part 2 — CAPACITY
Age of eligibility and consent
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Subject to this section, a person who has not reached the age of eighteen years is prohibited from entering into a civil partnership.
Where a person is under the age of eighteen years but is sixteen years of age or older and is not a widower or widow, and the person intends to enter into a civil partnership, either parent or the legal guardian of the person shall have authority to consent to the civil partnership of the person, and such consent is required by this Law.
If the parent or legal guardian whose consent to a civil partnership is necessary — either party to the civil partnership may refer the matter to the Grand Court and a judge shall decide upon the matter summarily.
is not of sound mind; or
is unreasonably withholding consent,
If, upon examination by a judge of the Grand Court under subsection (3) the proposed civil partnership appears to be proper, the judge shall certify to that fact, and the certificate of the court shall be as good and effectual as if the necessary consent had been given.
Where either of the parties to a civil partnership is under eighteen years of age, is not a widower or widow, and enters into a civil partnership under this Law without the consent required to enter into a civil partnership in accordance with this Law, the civil partnership shall be voidable.