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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

This is an extremely simple point, but possibly of some importance. Clause 11 (1) says:

“In the law of England and Wales, marriage has the same effect in relation to same sex couples as it has in relation to opposite sex couples”.

This is not correct as it stands, because there are all these provisions later in the schedules; therefore, the accurate enunciation of the law will be subject to the later provisions of this Bill. I beg to move.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
746 cc366-7 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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