Belief in Marriage

The Evidence for Reforming Weddings Law

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. In principle, couples getting married in England and Wales can choose to do so in a way that reflects their beliefs. In practice, the possibility of doing so varies considerably depending on the religious or non-religious beliefs they hold. To demonstrate this divergence, this book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so. This new evidence shows how the current law does not reflect social understandings of what makes a wedding meaningful. As recommended by the Law Commission, reform is urgently needed.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-04-28
Mått:156 x 234 x 11 mm
Vikt:236 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:148
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781529230475

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Mer om författaren

Rebecca Probert, FBA, FAcSS, is Professor of Law at the University of Exeter. Rajnaara Akhtar is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Sharon Blake is Honorary Research Associate at the University of Exeter Medical School.

Recensioner i media

“An illuminating account of the difficulties that the present law can create for people seeking a marriage ceremony that reflects their beliefs and practices.” Anthony Bradney, Keele University

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family10. Conclusion