Commentary on Sections Part 2 – Civil Partnership: England and Wales.Introduction Chapter 2 – Dissolution, Nullity and Other Proceedings Section 39: Intervention of the Queen’s Proctor
72.This section provides for the intervention of the Queen’s Proctor in proceedings where an application has been made for a dissolution, nullity or presumption of death order. The court may involve the Queen’s Proctor where it considers it necessary or expedient to have any question in relation to the case fully argued by counsel appointed by the Queen’s Proctor, under the directions of the Attorney General. The Queen's Proctor may also intervene on the basis of information received from any person.