Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends the Equality Act 2010 to remove discrimination related to the consecration of women as bishops in the Church of England.
• Ensures women have equal rights to be consecrated as bishops on the same terms as men.
• Potential implications for church governance, appointment procedures, and equality compliance within the Church of England.
• Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and originates in the Commons.
• Covers connected purposes as indicated in its long title, extending its scope beyond strict consecration matters.

Progress

Status: at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny and then to the House of Lords for consideration.