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Matrimonial Proceedings (Polygamous Marriages) Bill

Volume 827: debated on Wednesday 1 December 1971

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Mr. Neville Sandelson, supported by Mr. Leo Abse, Mr. W. T. Williams, Mrs. Lena Jeger, Dr. Shirley Summerskill, Mr. Emlyn Hooson, Mr. Michael Havers, Mrs. Peggy Fenner, Mr. Daniel Awdry, and Mr. Norman Fowler, presented a Bill to enable matrimonial relief to be granted, and declarations concerning the validity of a marriage to be made, notwithstanding that the marriage in question was entered into under a law which permits polygamy, and to make a consequential amendment in the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time upon Friday 21st January and to be printed [Bill 33].