Is it illegal to marry someone 15 years older?

With parental consent, a person can marry at 16. With judicial approval, a person can marry at 15. With judicial approval, a person can marry at 17. With parental consent and judicial approval, a minor who is 16 or 17 can marry a person less than three years older.

When was marriage age raised to 16?

1929 In 1929, in response to a campaign by the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship, Parliament raised the age limit to 16 for both sexes in the Ages of Marriage Act. This is still the minimum age.

How many people married at 16?

There were 3,354 marriages involving 16 and 17 year olds in the 10 years to 2016 although figures do not include non-registered or cultural marriages or marriages abroad. Additionally, the Home Offices forced marriage unit dealt with 574 cases involving children aged 17 and under last year.

Do you need parents permission to marry at 16?

As your girlfriend is under 18 she needs permission from her parents for you to get married. There are certain options open to you that dont require parental permission, but its worth thinking about whether some of these options might cause family rifts. A person aged 16 or 17 cannot marry without parental consent.

Can you still get married at 16?

If youre 16 or 17, youll need the consent of each parent with parental responsibility and any legal guardian in order to get married. Or your parents may refuse to give their consent for you to get married. If this is the case, you can apply to a court for permission to get married.