The Act has been repealed subject to savings for—

a

petitions for divorce or judicial separation pending at 18.4.1979 (the date on which the repeal of the Act took effect); and

b

proceedings (i) on petitions for damages for adultery, or (ii) for restitution of conjugal rights (including proceedings for certain associated reliefs), pending at 18.4.1979.

(see 1978 NI 15 art.63 sch.3)