English clergyman not compelled to solemnize marriages of persons divorced for adultery
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Summary
An English clergyman in Holy Orders cannot be forced to solemnize a marriage if one party's earlier marriage was dissolved for adultery. He also cannot be sued, punished or formally censured for either performing or refusing to perform that marriage.
Example
Priya's earlier marriage was dissolved because she committed adultery. She asks a Church of England clergyman to solemnize her new marriage. He may refuse without being compelled, and he cannot be sued or punished whether he performs or refuses to perform the marriage.
Bare Act
Enacted textNo clergyman in Holy Orders of the 2’* ** No Church of England 3* ** shall be compelled to solemnize the marriage of any person whose former marriage has been dissolved on the ground of his or her adultery, or shall be liable to any suit, penalty or censure for solemnizing or refusing to solemnize the marriage of any such person.
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