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Prohibition of Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Across the Empire
The article traces the long fight in the United Kingdom and colonies to legalize marriage between a man and his deceased wife’s sister. It covers 18th and 19th century acts, parliamentary reversals, and imperial viewpoints, noting repeated attempts, notable votes, and ongoing controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Lord Lyndhurst
House of Commons
Lords
Commons
House of Lords
Canada
Barbadoes
Ceylon
Mauritius
New Zealand
South Africa
Orange River Natal
Channel Islands
Reid
Commonwealth
Australia
Imperial
Scotland
Colonel Lockwood
M. P
Boscawen
Grand Committee On Law
Rex Furnixore