2. It is hereby declared that where a man has, whether
before or after the passing of this Act, and whether in The Bahamas or
elsewhere, married his deceased wife's sister the marriage, if legal in all
other respects, shall be, and shall be deemed always to have been, legal for
all purposes, unless either party to the marriage has subsequently, during the
life of the other, but before the passing of this Act, lawfully married
another. | Marriage between a man and his deceased wife's sister. |
3. No minister of religion shall be compelled to
solemnize the marriage of any person with a sister of his deceased wife or
shall be liable to any suit, penalty or censure for refusing to celebrate any
such marriage. | Ministers of religion not compelled to solemnize
marriages. |