This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Give registry offices powers to demand medical evidence and order DNA testing.
There is evidence to suggest that genetic disorders are a particular risk in communities where there are marriages among close relatives.
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When booking a civil wedding ceremony the registry office should have the powers to ask for independent DNA and medical evidence to certify that both parties are not related. If it is found by that they are closely related then no civil ceremony should legally take place.
This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months