New Provisions for Remote Parish Meetings

Guidelines permitting Parochial Church Councils to transact business remotely or by a mixture of in-person and remote means in addition to the established practice of in-person meetings are available here.

Minimum age for marriages now 18

From Monday 27th February 2023 the minimum age for marriage in England and Wales is 18 (formerly 16). This is when the substantive provisions of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 are commenced.

This applies to all marriages (and civil partnerships) and includes those where a legal preliminary was obtained prior to the commencement of the legislation.

The Act does not affect the recognition of any marriages which have already taken place between minors prior to the passing of the legislation.

Launch of Derby Diocesan Registry Website

Derby Diocesan Registry is pleased to launch its website with lots of useful information of legal and practical concern to clergy, churchwardens, PCC and people involved in the life and work of the Church of England in the Diocese of Derby.