Act of Uniformity explained

Over the course of English parliamentary history there were a number of Acts of Uniformity. All had the basic object of establishing some sort of religious orthodoxy within the Church of England.

• The Act of Uniformity 1548 (2 & 3 Edw. 6. c. 1), also called Act of Equality, which established the Book of Common Prayer as the only legal form of worship
• The Act of Uniformity 1552 (5 & 6 Edw. 6. c. 1) required the use of the Book of Common Prayer of 1552
• The Act of Uniformity 1558 (1 Eliz. 1. c. 2), adopted on the accession of Elizabeth I
• The Act of Uniformity 1662 (14 Cha. 2. c. 4), enacted after the restoration of the monarchy
• The Act of Uniformity (Explanation) Act 1663 (15 Cha. 2. c. 6)
• The Act of Uniformity Amendment Act 1872, modified the preceding acts

See also

• Act of Supremacy
• Nonconformist
• Conformist
• Test Act
• Conventicle Act 1664
• Occasional Conformity Act 1711
• Religion in the United Kingdom
• Religious uniformity
• List of short titles