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This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Petition Make Pagan Handfasting a legal form of marriage in England and Wales
To be legally married in England or Wales you either have to go to church or a register office! It is not possible to have a full legal marriage ceremony that includes handfasting.
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Pagan handfasting is an ancient form of wedlock (pre dating Christianity) yet it is not recognised as legally binding!
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