# Family Law Act 1996, Section 63S: Interpretation of Part 4A

Extent: E+W

In this Part—
“the court” is to be read with section 63M;
“force” (and related expressions), in relation to a marriage, are to be read in accordance with section 63A(4) to (6);
“forced marriage protection order” has the meaning given by section 63A(6);
“marriage” means any religious or civil ceremony of marriage (whether or not legally binding); and
“the relevant judge”, in relation to any order under this Part, means—
(a)where the order was made by the High Court, a judge of that court; and
(b)where the order was made by the family court, a judge of that court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/27/section/63S (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-law-act-1996/section-63S
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