A Bill to disestablish the Church of England; to make provision for the protection of freedom of religion or belief; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
29 May 2024
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The bill aims to end the Church of England’s status as the established church. It would also provide protections for freedom of religion or belief and set out related provisions. In short, it seeks to separate church and state while safeguarding people’s rights to worship or hold beliefs.
Currently at the 1st reading in the Lords (6 December 2023); further parliamentary stages have not yet taken place.
Generated 21 February 2026
6 Dec 2023
The 2023-24 session of Parliament has prorogued and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
