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Is child marriage illegal in the United Kingdom?

Partly. Child marriage is restricted in the United Kingdom. Banned in England - Scotland still allows 16.

England & Wales banned under-18 marriage 27 Feb 2023 (Minimum Age Act 2022); Scotland still allows 16.

Source: 2022 Act E&W; Scotland 16

• The United Kingdom is one of 54 countries where child marriage is banned, and 41 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 1 (Ireland).
• In Europe: banned in 13 of 39 countries.

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