56References to spouses, children, etc.
(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.