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The Inner Temple and Middle Temple History Societies present:

'The Appeal Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury - The Court of Arches: Ancient and Modern'

Prof Norman Doe KC (Hon) FBA, Director of the Centre for Law and Religion, and Inner Temple Bencher

Morag Ellis KC, Dean of Arches and Auditor, and Gray’s Inn Bencher

Norman Doe will talk about the historical development of the Court of Arches from medieval times and beyond the Reformation of the 16th century, in terms of its origins, jurisdiction, officers, processes and contribution to ecclesiastical jurisprudence. Morag Ellis will take up the story from the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Act 1963 and speak about the work of the Court of Arches today and its place in the judicial system of the modern Church of England.

In person and livestreamed from Temple Church, London

Lecture: 6.45pm - 7.45pm (GMT)

Reception: 7.45pm - 8.45pm

Choral Evensong: 6pm (for those who would like to attend)

This event is generously supported by FTB Chambers

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Please note that a recording of this lecture will be made available on www.innertemple.org.uk/historylectures

Cancel by: 18/03/2025

Please note: cancellations made after this may not be refunded.