Church of England (Ecumenical Relations) Measure 1988

[F1 6 Interpretation. U.K.

(1) In this Measure “local ecumenical co-operative scheme” means a scheme under which Churches of different denominations agree, in relation to a specified area or institution, to co-operate in matters affecting the mission of, or worship in, those Churches or their ministry, congregational life or buildings.]

[F2 (2) In this Measure “appropriate authority” means—

(a) in relation to a Church to which this Measure applies by virtue of section 5, such authority as the Archbishops of Canterbury and York designate in relation to that Church;

(b) in relation to a Church to which this Measure applies by virtue of section 5A, such authority as the bishop who designated the Church under that section designates in relation to it.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 6(1) substituted (1.2.2019) by Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018 (No. 6), ss. 1(4), 4(3); S.I. 2019/99, art. 2

F2 S. 6(2) substituted (1.2.2019) by Ecumenical Relations Measure 2018 (No. 6), ss. 2(2), 4(3); S.I. 2019/99, art. 2