A Bill to make provision for ending the liability of lay rectors for the repair of chancels, and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
The Chancel Repairs Bill would end the legal obligation on lay rectors to pay for repairs to church chancels, removing this historic liability. It also provides for related legal changes to how chancel repairs are funded or managed. In plain terms, it removes a burden on lay rectors and updates the law accordingly.
The bill is at the second reading in the Lords. After this stage, it would move on to further readings and committee scrutiny as part of the normal law-making process.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 3 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
