Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to amend the law with respect to civil proceedings between husband and wife |
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Citation | 10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 48 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales, Scotland |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 1 August 1962 |
Other legislation | |
Amended by | Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 (10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 48) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that allows husbands and wives to sue each other under tort law. Originally covering both England and Wales and Scotland, the Scottish provisions were repealed by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.