Section 3Part 0 —
In what cases marriage void
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If both the parties to a marriage knowingly and wilfully acquiesce in the solemnisation of the marriage ceremony between them —
by or before a person not being a Marriage Officer; or
otherwise than in the presence of two witnesses besides the Marriage Officer solemnising or witnessing and registering the marriage,
A marriage solemnised between persons either of whom is under the age of sixteen years shall be void.
If the parties to any marriage are within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity or affinity according to the law of England from time to time in force, the marriage shall be void.