Bill · started in the Commons
Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Recognition) Bill
A Bill to prohibit the recognition of marriages and civil partnerships contracted outside the United Kingdom between persons who could not marry or enter into a civil partnership in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Recognition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 April 2026 by Mr Richard Holden (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Mr Richard Holden
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 27 Apr 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.