Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 47701

Marriage: Ceremonies

Tabled: 24 April 2025

Answered: 2 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to lay the legislative reform order consulted on by the previous government on allowing faith groups to hold outdoor religious weddings.

Answer

Alex Davies-Jones

The Law Commission’s 2022 report on weddings raises a number of issues around weddings law, including giving greater choice in how and where individuals can get married.Given marriage will always be one of our most important institutions, it is right that...

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