Article 40 does not apply for the purposes of F1Articles 68 and 69 of the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (sex with an adult relative); but nothing in this paragraph is to be read as preventing the application of Article 40 for the purposes of Article 68(3)(a) or (b) or 69(3)(a) or (b) of that Order (incest).

Article 40 does not apply for any purpose relating to nationality or immigration.

The revocation of an adoption order under Article 55 does not affect any right to property under an instrument executed before the date of revocation.