Despite unanimous support for the general principles of the measure, a number of recommendations were put forward.

BBC: Welsh Assembly

Both the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor support the personhood measure, as does the attorney-general.

ECONOMIST: The status of the unborn

"It is impossible for me to explain to parliamentary colleagues how a measure that has had the support of 42 out of the 44 dioceses failed to pass in general synod, " Sir Tony said, questioning whether the election process to the House of Laity was "sufficiently representative".

BBC: Women bishops vote: Church of England 'resembles sect'