Title and introductory text
Legitimacy Act 1926 1926 c. 60 An Act to amend the law relating to children born out of wedlock. [15th December 1926]
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Legitimacy Act 1926
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Contents: 8 provisions
- Title and introductory text
- 1 Legitimation by subsequent marriage of parents.
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- SCHEDULE . . .
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8 provisions
1 Legitimation by subsequent marriage of parents.
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