No clergyman in Holy Orders of the1[***] Church of England2[***] shall be compelled to solemnize the marriage of any-person whose former marriage has been dissolved on the ground of his or her adultery, or shall be liable to any suit, penalty or censure for solemnizing or refusing to solemnize the marriage of any such person.
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1 .The word "United" rep. by Act 12 of 1873, Section 1 and Schedule.
2.The words "and Ireland" rep. by Act 12 of 1873, Section 1 and Schedule.