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Marriage: Relatives

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 5 February 2025UIN 902578

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to tackle first cousin marriage.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

The new Government will consider existing marriage law, including the Law Commission’s 2022 wedding report, before publicly setting out a position on this important issue.

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