Section 8 Registered patron disqualified from election: exercise of patronageI1

In the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986, after section 25 (but before the following cross-heading) insert—

“Exercise of patronage where registered patron disqualified

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(1)

Where the registered patron of a benefice or the representative of that patron is disqualified under Rule 68 of the Church Representation Rules (safeguarding issues), the right of patronage is exercisable by the Diocesan Board of Patronage for the diocese for so long as the disqualification has effect.

(2)

Subsection (1) applies to a disqualification having effect immediately before the commencement of this section (as well as to a disqualification taking effect subsequently).”