Tags: Disestablishment
Dilute Anglican presence in next coronation, says UCL report
Posted: Wed, 23 May 2018
The next coronation should feature secular oaths and a civil ceremony alongside the traditional Anglican one, a think tank has said. Read More »
Charles’s accession could prompt disestablishment, says NSS report
Posted: Mon, 11 Dec 2017
Prince Charles's accession to the throne will offer an "opportune moment" to disestablish the Church of England, an NSS report says. Read More »
Religious influence in schools criticised in House of Lords “religion in public life” debate
Posted: Thu, 27 Nov 2014
The role of religion in schools has come under scrutiny during a House of Lords debate on the role of religion and belief in public life. Read More »
Labour MP calls for state intervention in Church affairs over women bishops
Posted: Thu, 14 Mar 2013
Labour MP Diana Johnson has attempted to over-rule the Church of England by introducing legislation allowing for women to be consecrated as bishops. Read More »
Bishops come under fire but Lords Reform now looks a distant prospect
Posted: Wed, 11 Jul 2012
An attempt by the Government to reform the House of Lords looks doomed after 91 Conservative MPs defied their party whip this week and voted against plans for a mainly elected second chamber. During the two day debate there was much criticism of the plans to retain the bench of Church of England bishops. Read More »
Norway makes another step in the long road to separating church and state
Posted: Tue, 15 May 2012
The Norwegian Parliament is planning to amend the country's constitution on Monday to continue the long, drawn-out effort to separate the church from the state. Read More »
