Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14161
Marriage: Ceremonies
Tabled: 13 November 2024
Answered: 22 November 2024
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of enabling (a) non-religious belief organisations and (b) Humanists to conduct legally binding weddings as religious organisations.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesWe are aware that non-religious belief organisations, such as humanists, have long been campaigning to conduct legally binding weddings. Given marriage is such a valued part of our society, I hope you will understand that as a new Government we will need ...
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