The Simony Act 1588 (31 Eliz.1 c.6) is an Act of Parliament passed by the Parliament of England. The Act stipulates penalties for simony, an offence under the ecclesiastical law of the Church of England. As of 2008, it remains largely in force in England and Wales. Under s. 4, an unlawfully bestowed office can be declared void by the Crown, and the offender can be disabled from making future appointments and fined up to £1000.

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  • The Simony Act 1588 (31 Eliz.1 c.6) is an Act of Parliament passed by the Parliament of England. The Act stipulates penalties for simony, an offence under the ecclesiastical law of the Church of England. As of 2008, it remains largely in force in England and Wales. Under s. 4, an unlawfully bestowed office can be declared void by the Crown, and the offender can be disabled from making future appointments and fined up to £1000. Clergy are no longer required to make a declaration as to simony on ordination but offences are now likely to be dealt with as "misconduct" under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003, r.8.
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  • An Acte against Abuses in Election of Scollers and presentacions to Benefices.
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  • Parliament of England
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  • Simony Act 1588
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  • 31 Eliz.1 c.6
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  • The Simony Act 1588 (31 Eliz.1 c.6) is an Act of Parliament passed by the Parliament of England. The Act stipulates penalties for simony, an offence under the ecclesiastical law of the Church of England. As of 2008, it remains largely in force in England and Wales. Under s. 4, an unlawfully bestowed office can be declared void by the Crown, and the offender can be disabled from making future appointments and fined up to £1000.
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  • Simony Act 1588
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