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Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 15 September 2026 at 16:36

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Long title

A Bill to Repeal provision which prohibits persons of the Roman Catholic or Jewish faiths from advising the Crown on appointments in the Church of England or Church of Scotland; and to repeal provision which precludes such persons from making ecclesiastical appointments.

Sponsoring department

Cabinet Office
Louise Haigh
Labour, Sheffield Heeley

Current version of the Bill

Bill 150 2026-27 (as introduced) - pdf
15 September 2026
Commons

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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