Bill · started in the Commons

First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the marriage of first cousins; to prohibit civil partnerships between first cousins; to prohibit sexual activity between first cousins; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Dr Luke Evans (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

• Dr Luke Evans Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.