This bill extends a rule allowing female Church of England bishops to fill House of Lords seats faster until 2030. It aims to increase women's representation among the Lords Spiritual.
A Bill to extend the period within which vacancies among the Lords Spiritual are to be filled by bishops who are women.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Baroness Smith of Basildon, Pat McFadden
Introduced: 2024-07-30
Royal Assent: 2025-01-16