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Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Recognition) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-26

Last updated: 5 May 2026 at 12:43

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Long title

A Bill to prohibit the recognition of marriages and civil partnerships contracted outside the United Kingdom between persons who could not marry or enter into a civil partnership in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Mr Richard Holden
Conservative
Basildon and Billericay

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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