AQW 716/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance when he will consult on legislation that will allow couples to convert civil partnerships, conducted outside Northern Ireland, to marriages.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 27 May 2022
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 27 May 2022
- Answer due by
- 15 June 2022
- Answered
- 7 June 202211 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Conversions of civil partnerships conducted outside of the jurisdiction is a complex area of law, which would require careful consideration and agreement with other jurisdictions. It is possible that it could be considered as part of future policy considerations.