Singapore legislation

Clause 9

of Women’s Charter (Amendment) Bill

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Section 13 of the Women’s Charter is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Avoidance of marriages solemnised in Singapore without valid licence or by unauthorised person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.”.