Benefices Act 1898 (1898 c 48)

The Benefices Act 1898 aimed to regulate the sale and exchange of ecclesiastical benefices within the Church of England, safeguarding against abuses such as simony, which involves the buying or selling of church positions. This legislation introduced measures to ensure that the appointment of clergy was conducted properly and fairly, enhancing the integrity of ecclesiastical practice. Key developments included stricter controls on transactions and requirements for due diligence in the selection of candidates for parish livings, promoting moral and ethical standards within church administration.

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Benefices Act 1898 (1898 c 48)

The Benefices Act 1898 aimed to regulate the sale and exchange of ecclesiastical benefices within the Church of England, safeguarding against abuses such as simony, which involves the buying or selling of church positions. This legislation introduced measures to ensure that the appointment of clergy was conducted properly and fairly, enhancing the integrity of ecclesiastical practice. Key developments included stricter controls on transactions and requirements for due diligence in the selection of candidates for parish livings, promoting moral and ethical standards within church administration.

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Benefices Act 1898 (1898 c 48)

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