Bill · started in the Lords
Ecumenical Marriage Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision for marriages taking place in any Church of England chapel licensed for the solemnization of marriages under sections 20 and 21 of the Marriage Act 1949 to be solemnized according to the rites and ceremonies of Christian denominations other than the Church of England.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Ecumenical Marriage Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 29 June 2017 by Lord Deben (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 29 Jun 2017
- 2nd reading Lords 23 Feb 2018
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Sep 2019.