Commentary on Sections Schedule 29 – Minor and consequential amendments: Northern Ireland Paragraph 10 – Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 (c. 16 (N.I.))
1080.Paragraph 10 amends section 29(1) of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 which makes provision in relation to the effect of the 1969 Act on civil proceedings and rights. The amendment allows for civil partners to be treated in the same manner as spouses in relation to the 1969 Act in so far as self-incrimination is concerned in relation to an offence under the 1969 Act.