Overview

This bill mandates the inclusion of both parents' names and occupations on marriage and civil partnership certificates in England and Wales. The aim is to ensure that mothers' details are consistently recorded alongside fathers', promoting equal recognition of both parents' roles.

Description

The Marriage and Civil Partnership Registration (Mothers' Names) Bill amends the Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004. It requires that marriage and civil partnership registration forms include the name and occupation of the mother of each partner, alongside the father's details (if known). This information must also be displayed on the issued certificates. The Secretary of State will create regulations to implement this change after a period of public consultation. The bill applies only to England and Wales and takes effect the day after receiving Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify any direct government spending figures. The costs associated with implementing the changes, such as updating registration processes and systems, are likely to be minimal, potentially covered by existing budgets for the registration offices.

Groups Affected

• Couples getting married or entering civil partnerships: They will be required to provide additional information on registration forms.
• Registration offices: They will need to adapt their processes and systems to accommodate the new requirements.
• Individuals accessing marriage/civil partnership certificates: Certificates will include both parents' information.

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