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Updated to 18 May 2026 (Act No. 10 of 2026 and S.I. No. 212 of 2026)

All effects below are reflected in the most recent Revised Act.

Legitimacy Act 1931
No. 13 of 1931

Contents

Commencement

Section Commencement Commencement Information
Whole Act 1 July 1931 Commenced as per s. 12(2)

Amendments and other effects

How AffectedAffecting Provision
Appl. 21/2010, ss. 2, 59 (2), (3)
  27/1965, s.110
Rstrct. 21/2010, ss. 2, 59(1)(b), (2)
  25/1952, s.29 (1)
Saved. 25/1952, s.29 (2)
S.1 (1), constr. of ref. 26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (2)
S.1 (2) (3) rep. 26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (1), 32 (f)
S.1 (4) rep. 3/2004, ss. 1 (2), 4, 5, sch. 2
S.1 (4), applic. rstrct. 36/1996, ss. 1 (6) (7), 7 (3)
S.2 am. 36/1971, s.20
S.2 (1B), applic. rstrct. 31/2004, ss. 1 (2), 40 (1)-(10)
S. 2(2) amended 48/2024, ss. 1(2), 71(a)
S. 2(3) amended 48/2024, ss. 1(2), 71(b)(i), (ii)
S.3 (1) (b) (c) (2), non-applic. of, prosp. effect. 26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 27 (2)
S.5, constr. of ref. 26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 7 (2)
S.9 rep. 26/1987, ss. 1 (2) (b), 32 (f)
Sch. rep. 3/2004, ss. 1 (2), 4, 5, sch. 2

SIs made under the Act

SectionSIs made under the Act
Sch. paras. (1), (5) Legitimacy Act (Alteration of Registration Fee) Regulations 1954 (S.I. No. 224 of 1954)