Section 63S: Interpretation of Part 4A

Family Law Act 1996 · 1996 c. 27View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4A: Forced marriage

In this Part—

  • "the court" is to be read with section 63M;

  • "force" (and related expressions), in relation to a marriage, are to be read in accordance with section 63A(4) to (6);

  • "forced marriage protection order" has the meaning given by section 63A(6);

  • "marriage" means any religious or civil ceremony of marriage (whether or not legally binding); and

  • "the relevant judge", in relation to any order under this Part, means—

    (a)where the order was made by the High Court, a judge of that court; and

    (b)where the order was made by the family court, a judge of that court.

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