{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/741455.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":741455,"attributes":{"action":"Adopt Scotland’s wedding model in England & Wales","background":"England & Wales still limit legal weddings to licensed venues or registrars. Scotland licenses celebrants, so couples can marry at meaningful locations. We want the same: authorise trained independent celebrants and allow legal weddings anywhere safe, fair, and dignified. Boosting local economies.","additional_details":"Adopt Scotland’s officiant-based model. Let couples marry where their love has meaning—homes, gardens, hospices, community spaces—while keeping safeguards: notice, ID checks, two witnesses, and records. Licensing celebrants (trained, insured) cuts red tape, lowers costs, widens access, and drives spend across local venues, hospitality and creative suppliers, supporting the visitor economy year-round. It helps rural and urban areas alike, encouraging midweek weddings and sustainable growth.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":8,"created_at":"2025-09-17T21:14:48.280Z","updated_at":"2025-10-03T10:57:21.119Z","rejected_at":"2025-10-03T10:57:21.122Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-09-18T07:27:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"On 2 October 2025, the Ministry of Justice announced reforms to marriage law: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-boost-to-economy-through-wedding-law-reform"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}