Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14161

Marriage: Ceremonies

Tabled: 13 November 2024
Answered: 22 November 2024

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley 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-Jones
We 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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