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Guidance

Prisoner marriage and civil partnership registration policy framework

Rules and guidance on handling prisoner marriage and civil partnership registration requests.

Applies to England and Wales

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This framework sets out the legal and operational considerations when a prisoner requests to marry or register a civil partnership.  It applies to all adult prisoners, including where 18 year olds are placed in youth secure settings (Young Offender Institutions, Secure Children’s Homes and Secure Training Centres).

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