UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1792
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill raises the legal minimum age for marriage and civil partnerships in the UK. It aims to protect young people from getting married too early by preventing those under a certain age (likely 18) from entering into these legal agreements, even with parental consent.
Presented by Baroness Tonge.
PrivateLords3rd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading25 May 2016
- 2nd reading21 Oct 2016
- 3rd reading20 Dec 2016