# Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, Section 15: Such members of corporations not to vote in ecclesiastical appointments.


Provided nevertheless, that nothing herein contained shall extend to authorise or empower any of his Majesty’s subjects professing the Roman Catholic religion, and being a member of any lay body corporate, to give any vote at or in any manner to join in the election, presentation, or appointment of any person to any ecclesiastical benefice whatsoever, or any office or place belonging to or connected with the Church of England, or the Church of Scotland, being in the gift, patronage, or disposal of such lay corporate body.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo4/10/7/section/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/roman-catholic-relief-act-1829/section-15
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