Parliamentary Bills

First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 17 June 2026 at 16:24

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Long title

A Bill to prohibit the marriage of first cousins; to prohibit civil partnerships between first cousins; to prohibit sexual activity between first cousins; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Dr Luke Evans
Conservative
Hinckley and Bosworth

Bill passage

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