When the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 (‘2022 Act’) comes into effect on Monday 27 February 2023, no 16- or 17-year-old will be able to marry or enter a civil partnership in England and Wales under any circumstances, including with parental or judicial consent. The 2022 Act was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, and this post reviews the potential impact of the new provisions. Continue reading →