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First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill
First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill is currently listed at 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Current position
- Latest completed stage
- 1st reading17 Jun 2026
- Next stage
- 2nd reading
- House
- House of Commons
- Bill type
- Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
- Last updated
- 18 Jun 2026
- Proposer / sponsor
- Dr Luke Evans Proposer / sponsor · Conservative · House of Commons Prepared for future MP profile links
What this bill is about
The First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill would seek to prohibit certain relationships between first cousins. In particular, the bill’s long title indicates it would prohibit the marriage of first cousins, prohibit civil partnerships between first cousins, and prohibit sexual activity between first cousins, along with other related provisions.
What it would do
- Would seek to prohibit the marriage of first cousins.
- Would seek to prohibit civil partnerships between first cousins.
- Would seek to prohibit sexual activity between first cousins.
- Would include connected provisions relating to these prohibitions.
Bill journey
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1st reading 17 Jun 2026 · House of Commons
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