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<p>The Act is planned to come into force on 27 February 2023.</p><p>In advance, officials
at the General Register Office have been working to ensure that their IT systems are
updated so that it is no longer possible for Registrars to accept notice for 16 and
17 year olds to marry or enter into a civil partnership.</p><p>Secondary legislation
required as a result of the Act has been drafted and is currently being reviewed and
agreed across Government.</p><p>Officials have been working to ensure impacted groups
such as the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community and schools are aware of the change
in law.</p>
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