The Attack upon the Church of England. Parliament passes Act of Pardon, 1531. King could review all canon law and prevent execution or enforcement of any canons in England. Solves the problem of possible appeals against the divorce. Forbids appeals in all cases.
Appeals now go to the royal commissioners.
Engishmen forbidden to obtain papal bulls for the consecration of bishops. King nominates and Archbishop consecrates bishops. First Succession Act, 1534. King declared to be Supreme Head of the English Church. Treason Act, 1534.