Prospective
4Change of name of suffragan see: removal of requirement for Synod approvalE
(1)In section 11 of the Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure 2007 (change of name of see), in subsection (2), after “a petition under subsection (1) above” insert “to change the name of a diocesan see”.
(2)After that subsection insert—
“(2A)Before submitting a petition under subsection (1) to change the name of a suffragan see, the bishop shall first consult the Commission and obtain the approval of the diocesan synod of the diocese concerned; the bishop may then, if the bishop decides to proceed with the petition, forward it to His Majesty in Council.”
(3)In subsection (3) of that section, for “any such petition” substitute “a petition under subsection (1) to change the name of a diocesan see”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 22