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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1220

Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill gives local councils in England more control over religious observances at their official events and ceremonies. Instead of following strict national rules, each council could decide how to handle prayers, religious symbols, and other faithrelated elements at council meetings and public events.

Presented by Dr Matthew Offord.
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67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading19 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading