It was proposed that two parishes be merged using the 1968 Measure. Judges: Lord Wilbeforce, Lord Kilbrandon, Lord Fraser of Tullybelton Citations: [1976] UKPC 15 Links: Bailii Ecclesiastical Updated: 19 September 2022; Ref: scu.444274
Citations: [1976] UKPC 28 Links: Bailii Ecclesiastical Updated: 19 September 2022; Ref: scu.444287
Opposition to measure for merger of parishes and closure of church. Judges: Hodson, Upjohn, Donovan LL Citations: [1968] UKPC 26 Links: Bailii Ecclesiastical Updated: 03 September 2022; Ref: scu.429965
The scheme under challenge, provided for the merger of two benefices, but with the two parishes remaining separate. The incumbent was to live in one parish. Held: The church had undertaken proper consultation first. The church authorities also had to be properly consulted. The appeal to the Council is one on the merits. Though genuine … Continue reading Captain Geoffrey Hargreaves and others v The Church Commissioners: PC 12 Apr 1983
The appellants challenged an order declaring a local church redundant, saying the procedure had not been followed. Held: Under section 8 the Committee could consider de novo any scheme submitted to them, but would only reluctantly depart from a decision of the Pastoral Committee. The appellants would have to show sufficient proper objection. On the … Continue reading Elphick v The Church Commissioners: PC 1974
