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The Revd Martin Kettle of the Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs division, responds to the publication of the Government consultation on divorce law.
There are certain things that must happen in a church wedding to ensure the marriage complies with both UK civil and church law.
Even if one or both of you are divorced, there may be a way for you to marry in church, but you will need to talk to your vicar as soon as possible.
Church of England submission on Government consultation on mandatory reporting
NEWS / The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith, has issued a statement on behalf of the Church of England following the publication of the Government's response to the consultation on extending Sunday trading.
NEWS / The Church of England has submitted its response to the Government's consultation document on the future of civil partnership.
NEWS / The Archbishops' Council has published the full text of its submission to the Ministry of Justice consultation on whether the law should be changed to allow Humanists and any other non-religious belief organisations to conduct legally valid marriage ceremonies.
The main legal considerations for most telecoms installations are the obtaining of a faculty from your diocese in order to lawfully proceed with the project, and the signing of a licence agreement with a trusted supplier. These and related topics are dealt with here.
Details on how to apply for Ecclesiastical Legal Aid for clergy who are the subject of disciplinary proceedings
Home page for the Legal Office of the National Church Institutions