Legal Age of Marriage Rises to 18

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 came into force on 27th February 2023.

This new law means that 16 and 17 year olds will no longer be allowed to marry or enter a civil partnership, even if they have parental consent.

The change will crack down on forced marriages which can cause lasting damage on a child and forms part of the government’s continued commitment to tackle violence against women and girls.

Those found guilty of arranging child marriages face sentences of up to 7 years in prison.

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