Addressing non-state marriages in state law: Responses from the Netherlands

Susan Rutten*

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Abstract

In this chapter, the question will be discussed how the Netherlands, a secular state, contributed to manage existing normative pluralism with regard to marriages in their state law. In the Netherlands, non-state marriages are a hot and actual topic and the subject of intense political and societal debates and scientific research. Those debates, political lobbies and research findings have found their way into legislation. It will be explained how the Dutch legislature and judiciary, over the years, have settled the dilemma of leaving sufficient room and freedom for non-state marriages and at the same time protecting victims and society against negative or harmful practices.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRelationships Rights and Legal Pluralism
Subtitle of host publicationThe Inadequacy of Marriage Laws in Europe
EditorsMateusz Stępień, Anna Juzaszek
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoutledge
Pages85-104
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781040100950
ISBN (Print)9781032741451
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2024

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