Marriage Act 1949: Reform
Commons · Question 2774 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 28 May 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Lake
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when the consultation on the Marriage Act 1949 reforms will be launched.
Answer
Answered by Catherine Atkinson, 28 May 2026
The Government has announced its intention to reform weddings law when parliamentary time allows.The reforms reflect a commitment to making marriage law fairer, simpler, and more modern, whilst also protecting the solemnity and dignity of marriage. The cu...