These Regulations amend the Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3168) (the “2005 Regulations”), which make provision for the approval of premises for the solemnization of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships (“proceedings”). The amendments made by these Regulations will enable proceedings to take place in outdoor areas in the grounds of premises which have been approved under the 2005 Regulations. The amendments made by these Regulations are time limited and will expire at the end of 5th April 2022 (regulation 5).