A Bill to prohibit the marriage of first cousins; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Richard HoldenConservative
25 February 2026
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This Bill would make it illegal for first cousins to marry in the UK. It also includes related provisions to support enforcement and address connected matters.
The Bill has reached the Commons' 2nd reading stage, with debate on principles scheduled for 17 April 2026.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 10 December 2024 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
