Richard Holden MP Joins Committee For a Bill Which Would End Child Marriage in the U.K.
Richard was delighted to be among just 17 MPs chosen by Pauline Latham MP to be on her Bill Committee for Marriage & Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill
This law will end child marriage in England and Wales, including making under-18 non-registered so called ‘religious marriages’ illegal too.
This was something Richard did a constituency survey and the measure had overwhelming support, and as such is happy to support this private member’s bill on its path to becoming law.
It will be a huge help to many young people, especially women and girls, who currently find themselves in very difficult situations and under a huge amount of pressure currently.
Scotland and Northern Ireland should follow suit as should other administrations worldwide.