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Theoretically, the power to elect archbishops and bishops is vested in the diocesan cathedral's [[college of canons]]. Practically, however, the [[appointment of Church of England bishops|choice of the archbishop or bishop is made prior to the election]]. The [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|prime minister]] chooses from among a set of nominees proposed by the [[Crown Nominations Commission]], and the sovereign then instructs the college of canons to elect the nominated individual as a bishop or archbishop.
{{anchor|Convenor}}One of the Lords Spiritual is appointed by the
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=== 2015 change temporarily giving preference to women===
Under the [[Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015]] whenever a vacancy arises among the Lords Spiritual during the ten years following the Act coming into force (18 May 2015 – 18 May 2025), the vacancy has to be filled by a woman, if one is eligible. The Act does not apply to the sees of Canterbury, York, London, Durham and Winchester, the holders of which automatically have a seat in the House of Lords. Six women have subsequently become Lords Spiritual as a result (one of whom has since retired), as of September 2023. (Additionally, [[Sarah Mullally]] entered the Lords ''ex officio'' when appointed [[Bishop of London]] in 2018.) Further legislation was announced in July 2024 which is intended to extend this provision until May 2030.<ref>[[Cabinet Office]], [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-legislation-will-increase-representation-of-female-bishops-in-the-house-of-lords New legislation will increase representation of female bishops in the House of Lords], published on 30 July 2024, accessed on 28 August 2024</ref>
==Criticism==
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