BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 17:44:00
A new law increasing the legal age of marriage to 18 has come into force in england and wales. previously, people could get married at 16 or 17 if they had parental consent. there was also no law against ceremonies for younger children which were not registered with local councils. the government says these changes will help protect vulnerable children from being forced into marriage. the changes don�*t apply in scotland and northern ireland, where the minimum age will remain 16. campaigners have described the legislation as a landmark moment. the health and safety watchdog has warned that d...