name: Church of England
notes: The Church of England are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 
  
  
  We list the Church of England here as it has certain statutory powers, which in relation to some of its functions give it the character of a public body. For example,
  
  "Measures (a form of 'primary' legislation) are passed by the General Synod. If approved by both Houses of Parliament they then receive the Royal Assent and - by virtue of the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 (see below) - have the same force and effect as Acts of Parliament;"
  
  
  The Church of England also has powers akin to planning powers in relation to the Hyde Park Estate in London. These powers derive from the  Hyde Park Estate Management Scheme established under Section 19 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. This body has planning powers via an estate scheme of management established under Section 19 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.