# Local Government Act 1972, Section 138A: Prayers and other observances

Extent: E+W

(1) The business at a meeting of a local authority in England may include time for—
(a) prayers or other religious observance, or
(b) observance connected with a religious or philosophical belief.
(2) Subsection (1) also applies in relation to meetings of—
(a) a committee of a local authority in England,
(b) a joint committee of two or more such authorities, whether appointed or established under Part 6 of this Act or any other enactment, or
(c) a sub-committee of such a committee or joint committee.
(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not limit other powers.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/138A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/section-138A
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