Article 11 Conclusive proof of marriagesI1

England, Wales and Scotland

After a marriage has been solemnized in accordance with this Order it shall not be necessary to prove—

(a)

that the parties fulfilled any requirement of residence imposed;

(b)

that any necessary consent was obtained;

(c)

that the registration officer had authority to solemnize the marriage;

(d)

that the solemnization took place within consular premises;

and no evidence to prove the contrary shall be given in any legal proceedings touching on the validity of the marriage.

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