Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act

What the bill does

A bill to Make provision for persons of the Roman Catholic faith to be eligible to hold the office of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act

What stage is the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act at?

The Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act become law?

Yes. The Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act?

The Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act was sponsored by Pat McFadden.

When was the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 13 February 2025, at first reading.

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