Church of England Marriage Measure 2008

4Supplementary provisionsE

(1)In this Measure “the 1949 Act” means the Marriage Act 1949 (12, 13 & 14 Geo 6 c. 76) and, unless the context otherwise requires, expressions used in this Measure have the same meaning as in the 1949 Act.

(2)Where a marriage has been solemnized—

(a)in accordance with section 1(1) above, or

(b)on the authority of a common licence granted by virtue of section 2 above,

it shall not be necessary in support of the marriage to give any proof that either party had a qualifying connection with the parish in which the marriage was solemnized and no evidence shall be given to prove the contrary in any proceedings touching the validity of the marriage.

Commencement Information

I1S. 4 in force at 1.10.2008 by S.I. 2008/2, Instrument made by Archbishops