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Closed Petition closed 8th September 2023

Recognise Pagan handfasting as a legal form of marriage in England and Wales - Final Signatures: 143

Handfasting has been an ancient form of marriage since before Christianity reached the country. Where it is legal to be handfasted, it is not recognised in England and Wales as a legal form of marriage, such as Christian ceremonies are.

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Found: According to the 2021 census, there were almost 53,000 pagans in the UK.

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Formal Minutes 2019-21: List of closed petitions

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Closed Petition closed 21st October 2021

Recognise Pagan handfasting as a legal form of marriage in England and Wales - Final Signatures: 11,248

Handfasting has been an ancient form of marriage since before Christianity reached the country. Where it is legal to be handfasted, it is not recognised in England and Wales as a legal form of marriage, such as Christian ceremonies are. In this open and free age it's time to follow Scotland's lead.

The Government responsed to this petition on 10th June 2021 (View Full Response)
The Law Commission’s review of how and where people legally marry in England and Wales will make recommendations later this year to allow greater choice and respect individuals’ wishes and beliefs.
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Found: According to the 2011 census, there were almost 53,000 pagans in the UK.