PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Protect Children from Unlawful Religious Marriage Ceremonies in the UK
No CHILD should be trapped in a marriage under the guise of culture or religion. We urge Parliament to investigate and regulate underage religious marriage ceremonies, protect vulnerable minors, and ensure UK law applies equally to all—without exception.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Behind closed doors, underage girls are being subjected to religious marriage ceremonies that violate UK values and law. This abuse hides behind the façade of culture and faith. It’s exploitation—nothing less. We demand accountability: anyone arranging such ceremonies should face prosecution, deportation if non-citizens, and placement on a national watch list to prevent further harm. UK citizens should follow UK law, no other regardless of religion. Enough is Enough! Stop enabling this!