PART 1Marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales

Effect of extension of marriage

11Effect of extension of marriage

1

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.

2

The law of England and Wales (including all England and Wales legislation whenever passed or made) has effect in accordance with subsection (1).

3

Schedule 3 (interpretation of legislation) has effect.

4

Schedule 4 (effect of extension of marriage: further provision) has effect.

5

For provision about limitations on the effects of subsections (1) and (2) and Schedule 3, see Part 7 of Schedule 4.

6

Subsections (1) and (2) and Schedule 3 do not have any effect in relation to—

a

Measures and Canons of the Church of England (whenever passed or made),

b

subordinate legislation (whenever made) made under a Measure or Canon of the Church of England, or

c

other ecclesiastical law (whether or not contained in England and Wales legislation, and, if contained in England and Wales legislation, whenever passed or made).

7

In Schedules 3 and 4—

  • “existing England and Wales legislation” means—

    1. a

      in the case of England and Wales legislation that is primary legislation, legislation passed before the end of the Session in which this Act is passed (excluding this Act), or

    2. b

      in the case of England and Wales legislation that is subordinate legislation, legislation made on or before the day on which this Act is passed (excluding legislation made under this Act);

  • “new England and Wales legislation” means—

    1. a

      in the case of England and Wales legislation that is primary legislation, legislation passed after the end of the Session in which this Act is passed, or

    2. b

      in the case of England and Wales legislation that is subordinate legislation, legislation made after the day on which this Act is passed.