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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
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Interpretation of legislation about couples living together as if marriedE+W
2(1)In existing England and Wales legislation—E+W
(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.
(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) it does not matter how a reference is expressed.
3(1)This paragraph applies to existing England and Wales legislation which deals differently with—E+W
(a)a man and a woman living together as if married, and
(b)two men, or two women, living together as if civil partners.
(2)If two men, or two women, are living together as if married, that legislation applies to them in the way that it would apply to them if they were living together as civil partners.
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