This bill would remove the Church of England's special constitutional status by ending its establishment, transferring powers to its leadership, removing bishops from Parliament, and abolishing ecclesiastical courts.
A Bill to disestablish the Church of England; to make provision for the protection of freedom of religion or belief; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Lord Scriven
Introduced: 2023-12-06