Allhallows Staining Church Act
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
To remove certain restrictions relating to the use of land comprising the former church of Allhallows Staining, its churchyard, and other adjoining land in the City of London; to make provision for the removal of any human remains from the land and to enable its use for other purposes; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill (as originally introduced) removes certain statutory restrictions applying to land which makes up the site of the former church of Allhallows Staining, its churchyard, and other adjoining land in the City of London. It would:</p><ul><li>repeal sections 4(2)(b) to (e) of the Allhallows Staining Churchyard Act 1961 to remove certain restrictions placed by the 1961 Act on the churchyard relating to the licensing process when seeking to disturb a grave; accessing a grave in the churchyard; access rights of the incumbent of the united benefices of St Olave Hart Street, Allhallows Staining and St Katherine Coleman; and the erection of buildings on the churchyard</li><li>make provision for the legal use, development or disposal of the land stipulated in the Bill. It would, however, be necessary to obtain permissions from any individuals affected along with the normal planning and listed building consents</li><li>impose detailed procedures to be followed by the company (the Livery Company known as the Clothworkers’ Company - the sponsor of the Bill) when seeking to remove human remains</li><li>make provision for the removal and re-erection of tombstones and memorials. The selection of the new location would be agreed by the relative of the deceased person or their representative</li></ul>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
25 January 2010 – 25 January 2010
- 2nd reading· Lords
9 February 2010 – 9 February 2010
- Committee stage· Lords
8 March 2010 – 8 March 2010
- 3rd reading· Lords
18 March 2010 – 18 March 2010
- 1st reading· Commons
18 March 2010 – 18 March 2010
- 2nd reading· Commons
30 March 2010 – 30 March 2010
- Motion to revive Bill· Commons
16 June 2010 – 16 June 2010
- Motion to revive Bill· Lords
21 June 2010 – 21 June 2010
- Bill reintroduced· Lords
28 June 2010 – 28 June 2010
- Bill reintroduced· Commons
28 June 2010 – 28 June 2010
- Committee stage· Commons
21 July 2010 – 21 July 2010
- 3rd reading· Commons
26 July 2010 – 26 July 2010
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
27 July 2010 – 27 July 2010
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 564.