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Bill Aims to Streamline Ecclesiastical Law Enforcement
Lords debated reforms to ease enforcement of the Act of Uniformity and curb ceremonial excesses in the Church of England. Bishops seek a quick, low‑cost bishops’ court to settle disputes, with limited appeals, while guarding against Roman Catholic influence and preserving constitutional church authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Arches
Privy Council
Purchas
Rome
Church of England
Durham
Arches Court
Arches
Bishops’ Court
Court of Appeal
Ngland
Earl of Shaftesbury
Earl of Snarresbury
Chester
Winchester
Sxelvonne
Hear
Earl Nzuson
Lincoln
York
Duke of
Ricamont
Lord Nelson