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This document includes information about:
the definition of a sham marriage
offences relating to sham marriages
prosecuting authorities for criminal offences in relation to sham marriages
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) suggested good practice and scenarios for potential suspects and charges
planned visits to a designated register office
European Economic Area (EEA) removal options
Published 19 August 2015 Last updated 15 January 2021 +show all updates
Revised to include up-to-date definition of sham marriage, update of links to legislation and other guidance products and removal of items no longer required.
Guidance revised to include up to date definition of sham marriage and updated links to legislation and other guidance products.
