What the law says about marriage in England and Wales

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© Jigsaw PSHE Ltd Being Me In My World - Ages 12-13 - Piece 5 - What the law says - Information sheet What the law says about marriage in England and Wales The legal age to enter into a marriage in England and Wales is 16 years, although this requires the consent of parents/guardians if a party is under 18. Certain relatives are not allowed to marry. Same sex marriage was made legal in March 2014 (the Marriage Act (Same Sex Couples)).

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© Jigsaw PSHE Ltd

Being Me In My World - Ages 12-13 - Piece 5 -What the law says - Information sheet

What the law says about marriage in England and Wales

The legal age to enter into a marriage in England and Wales is 16 years, although this requires the consent of parents/guardians if a party is under 18.

Certain relatives are not allowed to marry.

Same sex marriage was made legal in March 2014 (the Marriage Act (Same Sex Couples)).