Interpretation Measure 1925
1925 Church of England measure
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The Interpretation Measure 1925 (15 and 16 Geo. 5. No. 1) is a Church of England measure passed by the General Synod of the Church of England legislating how to interpret future Church of England measures - later it would also cover Church of England instruments.[1][2]
| Measure of the Church of England | |
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| Long title | A Measure passed by the National Assembly of the Church of England. To provide for the construction of the Constitution of the National Assembly of the Church of England referred to in theM1 Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 and for the construction and proof of Measures passed under that Act. |
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| Citation | 15 and 16 Geo. 5. No. 1 |
| Territorial extent | England |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 28 May 1925 |
Status: Amended | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Interpretation Measure 1925 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The long title of states that it provides for the "construction of the Constitution of the National Assembly of the Church of England referred to in the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919".[3]
The Interpretation Measure 1925 is listed in 'The Interpretation of Statutes'.[4]
The Measure also provides some the definitions in the amendment to the Treasure Act 1996 under The Treasure (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2023.[5][6] The Measure is also used to interpret certain other legislation such as the Care of Cathedrals Rules 1990 and the Incumbents (Vacation of Benefices) Rules 1994.[7][8]