Explanatory Memorandum to Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. The Defence of Reasonable Chastisement

4. The Law Relating to Marriage

5. Consultation

   1. The Defence of Reasonable Chastisement

6. The Law Relating to Marriage

7. Main Elements of the Order

8. Commentary on Articles

   1. Article 1: Title, interpretation and commencement

   2. Article 2: Physical punishment of children

   3. Article 3: Marriage between certain persons related by affinity not to be void

   4. Article 4: Corresponding provision for civil partnership

   5. Article 5: Repeal of superseded provisions

   6. Article 6: Minor correction

9. Commencement