in 1968. The Commission noted in particular the suit's narrow scope and its inapplicability to false statements made by third parties. The right to petition for jactitation was ultimately abolished by section 61 of the Family Law Act 1986. In the Republic of Ireland a Law Reform Commission report of 1983 recommended abolition of jactitation as "an ancient remedy which has fallen into complete disuse". The recommendation was implemented by the Family Law Act 1995, which instead empowered the Circuit Family Court to make a declaration about the status of a person's marriage. References Bibliography Marriage law in the United Kingdom Marriage, unions and partnerships in Ireland Communication of falsehoods English legal terminology Common law rules