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Explains the roles and responsibilities of authorised persons at marriage ceremonies.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Johnston on 31 March 2026.
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Decisions where the Assistant Certification Officer/Certification Officer has found that the complaint received is outside of the Certification Officer's jurisdiction.
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