15(1)Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.U.K.
(2)In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute “ annulment ”.
(3)The existing text becomes subsection (1).
(4)In subsection (1)—
(a)for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute “ A nullity of marriage order granted ”;
(b)for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute “ order has been made final, ”;
(c)for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute “ notwithstanding the order, ”.
(5)After subsection (1) insert—
“(2)Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—
(a)for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and
(b)for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 15 in force at 6.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2