Family Law Act 2019

PART 3

Recognition of Certain Divorces, Legal Separations and Marriage Annulments

Definitions and application (Part 3)

5. (1) In this Part—

“Council Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 of 27 November 20031 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1347/2000, as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No. 2116/2004 of 2 December 20042 amending Regulation (EC) No. 2201/2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1347/2000, as regards treaties with the Holy See;

“relevant jurisdiction” means—

(a) England and Wales,

(b) Scotland,

(c) Northern Ireland, or

(d) Gibraltar.

(2) Section 5 of the Domicile and Recognition of Foreign Divorces Act 1986 shall not apply to a divorce to which section 6 or 7 applies.

1 O.J. No. L338, 23.12.2003, p. 1

2 O.J. No. L367, 14.12.2004, p. 1