Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012

Public bill · Government · Presented

The Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012 would allow established secular, ethical and humanist organisations to nominate members to conduct legally recognised marriage ceremonies. Eligible organisations would generally need at least 50 members, five years’ continuous existence and charitable tax-exempt status, and would have to select, train and accredit suitable solemnisers. It would also give the Registrar General powers to check, refuse, cancel or temporarily authorise registrations, with appeals available.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Civil Registration Act 2004

Last updated 12 April 2018