SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Interpretation of legislation
PART 1Existing England and Wales legislation
2Interpretation of legislation about couples living together as if married
1
In existing England and Wales legislation—
a
a reference to persons who are not married but are living together as a married couple is to be read as including a reference to a same sex couple who are not married but are living together as a married couple;
b
a reference to a person who is living with another person as if they were married is to be read as including a reference to a person who is living with another person of the same sex as if they were married.
2
Where sub-paragraph (1) requires a reference to be read in a particular way, any related reference (such as a reference to persons formerly living together as a married couple) is to be read accordingly.