Singapore legislation
Clause 9
Clause 9
Repeal and re-enactment of section 13
Section 13 of the Women’s Charter is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Avoidance of marriages solemnised in Singapore without valid licence or by unauthorised person
13. A marriage solemnised in Singapore is void unless it is solemnised —
(a)
on the authority of a valid marriage licence or a valid special marriage licence; and
(b)
by the Registrar or a licensed solemniser.”.