# Church of England Pensions Measure 2018, Section 56: References 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2018/9/section/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/church-of-england-pensions-measure-2018/section-56
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