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Polygamy

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 May 2025UIN 50158

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the number of polygamous marriages approved by sharia law courts in the most recent period for which information is held.

Answered by Alex Norris

This information is not held.

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