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Gender Recognition Act 2004 s 16

Gender Recognition Act 2004 s 16

s 16 Peerages etc.

The fact that a person’s gender has become the acquired gender under this Act— (a) does not affect the descent of any peerage or dignity or title of honour, and (b) does not affect the devolution of any property limited (expressly or not) by a will or other instrument to devolve (as nearly as the law permits) along with any peerage or dignity or title of honour unless an intention that it should do so is expressed in the will or other instrument.

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