Marriage (Approved Organisations) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• The Bill would empower the Registrar General to approve charitable organisations to conduct marriage ceremonies.
• It establishes a process for organisations to apply for and receive authorisation to solemnise marriages.
• The Bill began in the Lords and is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords.
• There is an Amendment Paper, indicating amendments may be considered during its passage.
• The policy areas touched include Crime & Justice, Technology, and Equality & Civil Rights.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords. It originated in the Lords, with its first reading in 2013.