Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013(c. 30) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 30

17 July 2013

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 3 – Final provisions

Section 19 – Interpretation

80. Section 19 defines various expressions used in the Act:

• “primary legislation”,

• “subordinate legislation”,

• “England and Wales legislation”,

• “Northern Ireland legislation”,

• “Scottish legislation”,

• “UK legislation”,

• “existing England and Wales legislation”,

• “new England and Wales legislation”,

• “registrar”,

• “Registrar General”

• “superintendent registrar”.