Response to Ecclesiastical Law Society report on CDM.

This page describes the various Ecclesiastical Courts and what kinds of cases they deal with.

Our teams deal with changes to parishes, certain property matters, the legal process of closing a church building which is no longer needed and finding those buildings new uses. 

Details on how to apply for Ecclesiastical Legal Aid for clergy who are the subject of disciplinary proceedings

The Church of England’s CDM Working Group has published a progress report acknowledging the hurt experienced by many under the CDM process, and recommending that the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 is replaced with a new piece of legislation.

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

The Church of England has welcomed a Government-commissioned report calling for measures to promote the upkeep and community use of church buildings.

The Mission, Pastoral and Church Property Committee carries out certain functions of the Church Commissioners. 

New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals receive final approval by General Synod.

An introduction to independent research that reveals the exciting and significant impact that has been found in Fresh Expressions of Church, along with a tool to help fresh expressions practitioners measure this impact in their own contexts.