A Bill to make provision about the inclusion at local authority meetings of observances that are, and about powers of local authorities in relation to events that to any extent are, religious or related to a religious or philosophical belief.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
The Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill would establish a formal framework for including religious or belief-based observances at local authority meetings. It also sets out the powers local authorities have in relation to events that are religious or related to a philosophical belief. In short, it aims to clarify how such observances and related events should be treated within local government.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where MPs discuss its general principles. It has not yet progressed to committee stage or further consideration.
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