56References to spouses, children, etc.E
(1)This section applies for the purposes of this Measure.
(2)A reference to a spouse includes a reference to a person married to somebody of the same sex; and references to marriage are to be construed accordingly.
(3)A reference to the surviving spouse or civil partner of a deceased person is a reference to the person who was the spouse or civil partner of the deceased at the time of death.
(4)“Child”, in relation to a person, includes—
(a)a step-child of that person, and
(b)a child of that person's civil partner.
(5)“Dependant”, in any given case, has whatever meaning the Board may determine, having regard to all the circumstances.
Commencement Information
I1S. 56 in force at 1.3.2019 by S.I. 2019/98, art. 2