Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Marriage Act 1949
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government has taken to review the provisions of the Marriage Act 1949.
- Answer
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The Government announced on 2 October that we intend to reform weddings law when parliamentary time allows. The reforms reflect a commitment to making marriage law fairer, simpler and more modern, whilst also protecting the solemnity and dignity of marriage. We want to create a level playing field for all groups, including allowing humanist weddings to be legally recognised for the first time. We will be consulting on the details early next year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 97982
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Ceremonies Marriage
- Legislation
- Marriage Act 1949
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- 2025-12-12 11:02:37 +0000
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