Marriage (Approved Organisations) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Gives the Registrar General power to approve charitable organisations to solemnise marriages.
• Approved organisations would be able to conduct marriages legally, subject to rules set by the Registrar General.
• Relates to equality and civil rights by broadening who can officiate marriages.
• Bill originated in the Lords and has currently reached the 2nd reading in the Lords (first reading in 2012).
• Would broaden the scope of bodies and venues authorised to solemnise marriages.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords. It originated in the Lords and has had its first reading on 16 May 2012; further stages have not yet been recorded in the provided information.