Coronavirus and ecclesiastical law – II

From the early stages of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, we reported the advice and updates from faith groups, government and others; links to these are indexed in COVID-19 Coronavirus: legislation and guidance and our weekly updates. In addition, the impact the pandemic over the period 31 January 2020 until 9 October 2020 is covered in our joint paper “COVID-19 and religious freedom in the UK*. The present review, below, considers aspects of ecclesiastical law and the related provisions which have arisen, directly or indirectly, as a consequence the restrictions imposed by coronavirus-related legislation. Continue reading