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Penalties in Clergy Discipline Cases: Revised Guidance Published
The Clergy Discipline Commission has issued revised guidance on penalties in clergy discipline cases. This replaces former guidance and applies both for the imposition of penalties by a tribunal and for penalties by consent imposed by bishops. Download Penalty...
Public Law Wales webinar: The Church in Wales a Century On
Public Law Wales has announced a webinar in co-operation with the Welsh Legal History Society, which the Ecclesiastical Law Society is pleased to advertise: The Church in Wales a Century On – the Disestablished Church and the Devolved Constitution Thursday 28th...
Newsletter: December edition
The December edition of our newsletter is now available here.
Rowan Williams’ lecture for the 850th anniversary of the murder of Thomas Becket
On 10 December 2020, the Ecclesiastical Law Society, in association with Villanova University, Notre Dame University, and the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral, hosted a lecture by the Rt Hon and Rt Revd The Lord Williams of Oystermouth. This was a public...
Further Public Consultation on the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003
A further public consultation on the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 has been published by the ELS Working Party.
Report of the first ELS Archdeacons’ Training Day
On 30 Nov 2020, the ELS was delighted to partner with the Diocese of London in delivering a training day on Ecclesiastical Law for Archdeacons.
The Society’s AGM has taken place online
The first general meeting of the Ecclesiastical Law Society as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) took place online on Wednesday 25 November 2020.
Newsletter: November edition
The November edition of our newsletter is now available here.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020
The first general meeting of the Ecclesiastical Law Society as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 25 November 2020 commencing at 5.30pm.
Training in Ecclesiastical Law – New curriculum published
Curricula to assist the training in ecclesiastical law of clergy and lay people within the Church of England.
Newsletter: October edition
The October edition of our newsletter is now available here.
Coronavirus and the Curtailment of Religious Freedom (Webinar, 5 October)
We are glad to be able to share the news that our chairman, Professor Mark Hill QC, is giving the keynote presentation at a symposium on 'Coronavirus and the Curtailment of Religious Freedom' on Monday 5 October at 4pm UK time (11am EST). This webinar is part of the...
ELS Working Party on the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 – Interim Report
The Clergy Discipline Measure (2003) Working Party has now produced its Interim Report, and an accompanying Executive Summary.
Newsletter: August edition
The August edition of our newsletter is now available here.
The Society’s first webinar announced: Canon Law Education and the Formation of Priests
The Society’s first webinar: Canon Law Education and the Formation of Priests. 5:30pm on Tuesday 8 September using Zoom.
Winner of the Eric Kemp prize for 2020 announced
Congratulations to Megan Willmott from Oxford Brookes university, whom we announce today as winner of the Eric Kemp prize for 2020.
Working Party on Revision of the Clergy Discipline Measure – Consultation
HH Canon Peter Collier QC is chairing a Working Party of the Ecclesiastical Law Society, reviewing the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003. A consultation document has been prepared, and views are sought on a number of questions.
Northern Province Lecture by Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley – video available
The Ecclesiastical Law Society undertook its first ever live online lecture, as the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon, addressed the society on “Law and life in the Anglican Communion.”