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Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Lords.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in LordsUpdated 6 November 2026

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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.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    15 September 2026 – 15 September 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4296.