The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026
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87 Work in other capacities: findings in disciplinary proceedings etc
(1) This rule applies where there is a finding against a clerk in Holy Orders who also carries out work in another capacity in any disciplinary proceedings or process relating to that work. (2) The person against whom the finding is made must, before the end of 14 days beginning with the day after the person is notified or becomes aware of the finding, provide the information specified in paragraph (3) to the relevant authority. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2), the information is — (a) the name of the person who made the finding, (b) the details of the finding, and (c) the sanction (if any) imposed. (4) In this rule, “relevant authority” means— (a) in relation to a priest or deacon against whom a finding is made, the bishop of the diocese in which the priest or deacon exercises ministry, (b) in relation to a bishop, the archbishop of the province which includes the diocese, and (c) in relation to an archbishop, the other archbishop and the President of Tribunals. (5) If a bishop or archbishop or the President of Tribunals is satisfied that the conduct in respect of which the finding was made constitutes misconduct— (a) a penalty or administrative sanction may be imposed on the clerk in Holy Orders without the need for a complaint to be made, and (b) subsections (2) (a) and (b), (3), (4), (6) to (8) and (11) of section 46 of the CCM apply in relation to the power under sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph as they apply in relation to the power under section 46 (1) of the CCM.
87 Work in other capacities: findings in disciplinary proceedings etc
(1) This rule applies where there is a finding against a clerk in Holy Orders who also carries out work in another capacity in any disciplinary proceedings or process relating to that work. (2) The person against whom the finding is made must, before the end of 14 days beginning with the day after the person is notified or becomes aware of the finding, provide the information specified in paragraph (3) to the relevant authority. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2), the information is — (a) the name of the person who made the finding, (b) the details of the finding, and (c) the sanction (if any) imposed. (4) In this rule, “relevant authority” means— (a) in relation to a priest or deacon against whom a finding is made, the bishop of the diocese in which the priest or deacon exercises ministry, (b) in relation to a bishop, the archbishop of the province which includes the diocese, and (c) in relation to an archbishop, the other archbishop and the President of Tribunals. (5) If a bishop or archbishop or the President of Tribunals is satisfied that the conduct in respect of which the finding was made constitutes misconduct— (a) a penalty or administrative sanction may be imposed on the clerk in Holy Orders without the need for a complaint to be made, and (b) subsections (2) (a) and (b), (3), (4), (6) to (8) and (11) of section 46 of the CCM apply in relation to the power under sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph as they apply in relation to the power under section 46 (1) of the CCM.
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