Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. II applied by Sharing of Church Buildings Act 1969 (c. 38), s. 6(2)
[F1(1)]No clergyman shall be obliged to publish banns of matrimony unless the persons to be married, at least seven days before the date on which they wish the banns to be published for the first time, deliver or cause to be [F2delivered to him—
(a) a notice] in writing, dated on the day on which it is so delivered, stating the christian name and surname and the place of residence of each of them, and the period during which each of them has resided at his or her place of residence [F3, and
(b)specified evidence that both of the persons are relevant nationals.
(2)In this section “specified evidence” means evidence that is in accordance with regulations made under section 28G.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 8(1): s. 8 renumbered as s. 8(1) (2.3.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 57(3)(a), 75(3); S.I. 2015/371, art. 2(2) (with art. 5)
F2Words in s. 8 substituted (2.3.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 57(3)(b), 75(3); S.I. 2015/371, art. 2(2) (with art. 5)
F3Words in s. 8 inserted (2.3.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 57(3)(c), 75(3); S.I. 2015/371, art. 2(2) (with art. 5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 8 applied (with modifications) (E.) (1.10.2008) by Church of England Marriage Measure 2008 (No. 1), ss. 1(8)(a), 5(2); 2008 No. 2, Instrument made by Archbishops
C3S. 8 applied (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by Marriage (Wales) Act 2010 (c. 6), ss. 2(8)(a), 6(2) (with s. 1)