摘要
The Enabling Act 1919 gave the Church of England's representative body (now the General Synod) power to prepare Measures having the force of Acts of Parliament. Measures receive Royal Assent after being approved by both Houses of Parliament. This gave the Church significant legislative autonomy within the established church framework.
要点
- Establishes the National Assembly of the Church of England (now General Synod)
- Gives Assembly power to prepare Measures on matters concerning the Church
- Measures submitted to Ecclesiastical Committee of both Houses of Parliament
- Measures require approval of both Houses before receiving Royal Assent
- Once enacted, Measures have the same force as Acts of Parliament
- Created the modern system of Church-State legislative relationship
章节
修正历史
1969 — Synodical Government Measure 1969
Replaced the National Assembly with the General Synod comprising House of Bishops, House of Clergy, and House of Laity.