Marriage (Approved Organisations) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• The Registrar General would have the power to approve charitable organisations to solemnise marriages.
• Approved organisations must be charitable and meet criteria set by the Registrar General.
• The aim is to widen options for couples while maintaining regulatory oversight and the legal framework for marriages.
• The bill updates marriage law to include new routes for solemnisation via approved organisations.
• The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords, an early stage of passage.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to Committee Stage and subsequent readings.