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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 19 July 2022 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 19 Jul 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.