Category Archives: Ecclesiatical Law

Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 3

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

First of all, sorry about the gap in posting.  I’m going to try and post a bit more often now. In my absence, the Scottish and UK Governments have agreed the “Edinburgh Agreement” which will allow a referendum on independence … Continue reading →

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Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Iain Nisbet

With all this talk of an independent Scotland on the horizon, there is one question which leaps immediately to the front of one’s mind: What impact would independence have on the constitutional position of the Church of Scotland? At least, … Continue reading →

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House of Lords Reform Bill

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Iain Nisbet

“It so happens that if there is an institution in Great Britain which is not susceptible of any improvement at all, it is the House of Peers!” So says Lord Mountararat in Gilbert & Sullivan‘s classic light opera, “Iolanthe”.  But … Continue reading →

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The Church of (an independent) Scotland

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Iain Nisbet

The Church of Scotland is not established. It is the national Church, but the Church of Scotland Act 1921 confirms its independence from the state in matters of discipline, doctrine, worship and government. Continue reading →

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