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Wedding freedom on the way

22 July 2022
Issue: 7988 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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The Law Commission has proposed reforms to give couples more choice about their wedding ceremonies by focusing regulatory restrictions on the officiant not the location
Weddings would therefore be allowed to take place outdoors, on beaches, in gardens, village halls, on cruise ships in international waters, in their own homes and in parks. Protections against forced and predatory marriage would be enhanced, and both non-religious and religious groups would be allowed to conduct legally binding weddings. The Commission’s final report, Weddings, was published this week
Issue: 7988 / Categories: Legal News , Family
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