Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

If she will take steps to allow humanist celebrants to conduct legally binding weddings.

Tabled: 22 May 2025Answered: 3 June 2025

Asked by

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)

Humanists have long campaigned to conduct legally binding weddings, and we are grateful for the contribution they make to our society. Marriage is an important institution and we have to consider any changes carefully. The Government will set out our position on weddings reform in due course.