Section 56 References to spouses, children, etc.I1
(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.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 56 in force at 1.3.2019 by S.I. 2019/98, art. 2