Church of Scotland Act 1921
The Church of Scotland Act 1921 is an Act of the British Parliament. The purpose of the Act was to settle centuries of dispute between the British Parliament and the Church of Scotland over the Church's independence in spiritual matters. The passing of the Act saw the British Parliament recognise the Church's independence in spiritual matters, by giving legal recognition to the Articles Declaratory.
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act to declare the lawfulness of certain Articles declaratory of the Constitution of the Church of Scotland in matters spiritual prepared with the authority of the General Assembly of the Church. |
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| Citation | 11 & 12 Geo. 5. c. 29 |
| Territorial extent | Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 28 July 1921 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
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