Sweden will end legal marriage between cousins and other close relatives. A unanimous vote in parliament bans cousin marriages and generally removes official recognition in Sweden of such marriages entered into abroad. The law targets honor-based oppression, violence, and social pressure. The number of cousin marriages in Sweden is uncertain but estimated at about 140 to 150 people. The new rules also prevent marriage with a direct descendant of a sibling. The right to marry is removed for half-siblings and for siblings by adoption. The ban takes effect on July 1, 2026, while marriages conducted in Sweden before that date remain recognized.
"A unanimous Swedish parliament voted on May 26th to ban marriage between cousins and other close relatives. The new legislation introduces a blanket ban on cousin marriages and that such marriages entered into abroad will, as a general rule, no longer be officially recognised in Sweden. The aim of the law is to combat honour-based oppression, violence and social pressure."
"According to the judge who led the inquiry, the number of marriages between cousins in Sweden is unclear, but is estimated to be around 140-150 people. Under the new rules, it will also be impossible to marry someone who is a direct descendant of your sibling. Furthermore, the right to marry will be entirely scrapped for half-siblings and siblings by adoption."
"The law will come into force on July 1st, 2026. Marriages that took place in Sweden before that date will still be recognised."
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