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Copies of subordinate legislation which has not been laid before Parliament that is currently in force
Explanation of the three different types of Church of England legislation, their history, and where to find more information
Summary of the various stages of the Synodical legislative process
In this blog post, the Chair of the Redress Project Board explains why the legislative process is needed and what people can expect from the draft Measure being brought to General Synod in November for "first consideration".
NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.
A motion calls for legislative change to address bullying by lay officers.
From Bishop Viv Faull, deputy lead safeguarding bishop and co-chair designate of the All Party Parliamentary Group on safeguarding in faith settings.
NEWS / The Appointments Committee of General Synod has announced the membership of the Steering Committee to take charge of the preparation of draft legislation to enable women to become bishops.
The General Synod has reaffirmed its commitment to women bishops and called, less than a year after the previous proposals were rejected, for new draft legislation to be introduced.
NEWS / The General Synod has today enacted the measure enabling women to be ordained as Bishops in the Church of England.