Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 110475

Marriage

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

Navendu Mishra

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if his Department will bring forward changes to allow independent celebrants to conduct legally binding weddings.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

The Government recognises the contribution that independent celebrants make to the wedding industry and will be seeking their views amongst a range of others to inform the consultation paper.In the upcoming consultation, we will invite views on the possib...

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