Petition · Home Office
Outlaw marriages of couples with over 10 years age gap, where one is under 25
Closed
62 signatures
What the petition asks
I think Parliament should ban marriages between couples with age gaps of more than 10 years. Sometimes there are great age differences between husband and wife in marriage. In cases of more than 10 years difference, I think the younger one should be at least 25.
I believe that in cases where there is a huge age gap, a vulnerable younger partner could be at risk. Whilst forced marriage is illegal, there can still be huge family pressure to marry, especially for financial gain. This could give women in such situations, greater protection.
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
62
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
25 Feb 2025
Closed
25 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.