Bill · started in the Lords

Marriage Act 1949 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Marriage Act 1949 to create an offence of purporting to solemnize an unregistered marriage

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Marriage Act 1949 (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 30 June 2021 by Baroness Cox (Crossbench). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 30 Jun 2021

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.