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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2584

Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to change the minimum age at which people in the UK can legally get married or form a civil partnership. It aims to prevent very young people from getting married and to protect their rights to education, health, and personal development.

Presented by Baroness Hussein-Ece.
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Bill passage

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  • 1st reading27 Jan 2020
  • 2nd reading