Act of 1711

The Act of 1711 was a British law that transferred the right to select bishops in the Church of England from the monarchy to the church’s leaders. Prior to this, the king had significant influence over church appointments. The law aimed to reduce royal interference and promote church independence, establishing that bishops would be chosen by church officials rather than the crown. This change was part of a broader effort to balance power between the government and the church, reinforcing the authority of church leaders and ensuring the church’s governance was more autonomous from royal control.