PERSON RELATIONSHIP TYPE
Change history 2.0.0
Description Where Used Attribute

Format/length: 2 digits
HES item:
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Default Codes:

Notes:
References:
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 01.01.02. GDSC:
http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/gdsc/html/default.htm

PERSON RELATIONSHIP TYPE is the same as attribute PERSON RELATIONSHIP TYPE.

UK Government Data Standards Catalogue

Data Element Person Relationship Type
Is Part Of
Relationships
Has Parts  
Version 2.0
Status Release
Previous Versions  
Later Versions
Version: 2.1a Status: Draft
Date Agreed 1 January 2002

Meta Data Value
Name Person Relationship Type
Description A value to represent the type of personal relationship that exists between two persons that is of interest to government.
Business Format 2 digits
Element Type Data Item
Validation
Values
01 Spouse
02 Partner
03 Parent
04 Next-of-Kin
05 Guardian
06 Foster Parent
07 Polygamous Partner
08 Step Parent
09 Child
10 Dependant
11 Non Dependant
Default Value
Owner OeE
Based On
Verification
If Value is 01:
Level 0 - Not Verified
Level 1 - One or more of the following:
  • Sworn Affidavit.
  • Passport.
Level 2 - Documented confirmation of Marriage by Validity of Marriage Unit. Level 3 - One of the following:
  • British marriage certificate.
  • Certificate of registry showing given names and family names.
  • GRO copy.
  • Foreign marriage certificate (under religious or national law of the country).
If Value is 03:
Level 0 - Not Verified.
Level 1 - CH1000 (notification that child benefit is in payment to this person).
Level 2 - Report from Social Worker or other recognised Professional.
Level 3 - one of the following:
  • Full Birth Certificate.
  • Adoption Certificate.
  • Birth Certificate after Adoption.
Level 4 - positive DNA Test result.

If Value is 05:
Level 0 - Not Verified.
Level 1 - CH1000 (notification that child benefit is in payment to this person).
Level 2 - Report from social worker or other recognised professional confirming relationship of child to guardian.
Level 3 - Original Order of Appointment.

If Value is 07:
Level 0 - Not Verified.
Level 1 - Sworn affidavit with details of marriage.
Level 2 - Statutory marriage certificate (from country permitting polygamy) bearing the seal or stamp of the issuing authority, the date of issue and the fee paid.
Further Verification rules will be added once defined.
Comment
A 'Polygamous Partner' is defined as a person who is accepted as another spouse under the law of another country. In the UK, a person with polygamous partners can only have one of them accepted as a spouse.
 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context Alias
plural PERSON RELATIONSHIP TYPES