PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Marriage: Humanism (17 June 2019)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps the Government has taken to legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales.
Asked by:
Dr Rupa Huq (Labour)
Asked by:
Dr Rupa Huq (Labour)
Answer
The Government announced in last year’s Budget that it would to ask the Law Commission to undertake a wider review of marriage ceremonies. We want to make marriage more accessible and meaningful and give couples greater choice in how they can celebrate their commitment. This includes greater flexibility for different faiths and for non-religious belief organisations.
We have been finalising the terms of reference for the review and will announce these shortly.
Answered by:
Paul Maynard (Conservative)
25 June 2019
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