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Section 1
1 In section 1 of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (disqualification of holders of certain offices and places), in subsection (1), before paragraph (a) insert—
“(za) is a Lord Spiritual;”.
2 In Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (disqualification from membership of European Parliament), in paragraph 5(3) (exceptions for peers, clergy etc.), for paragraph (b) substitute—
“(b) that he is a Lord Spiritual;”.
3 In section 13 of the Government of Wales Act 1998 (exceptions and relief from disqualification from membership of the Assembly), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—
“(b) he is a Lord Spiritual.”
4 In section 16 of the Scotland Act 1998 (exceptions and relief from disqualification from membership of the Parliament), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—
“(b) he is a Lord Spiritual.”
5 In section 36 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (disqualification from membership of the Assembly), in subsection (6) (exception for peers and clergy), for paragraph (b) substitute—
“(b) he is a Lord Spiritual.”
Section 1
| Short title and chapter | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|
| The House of Commons (Clergy Disqualification) Act 1801 (c. 63). | The whole Act. |
| The Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 (c. 7). | Section 9. |
| The Clerical Disabilities Act 1870 (c. 91). | In the first Schedule, paragraph (1) |
| The Welsh Church Act 1914 (c. 91). | Section 2(4). |
| The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24). | Section 10. |
| The Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2). | In Schedule 8, paragraph 19. |
House of Commons (Removal of Clergy Disqualification) Act 2001