# Clergy Conduct Measure 2026, Section 56: Divorce or separation order

Extent: E
Status: prospective

(1) Where, in respect of the marriage of a clerk in Holy Orders, a divorce order is made final or a judicial separation order is made, the clerk must within 28 days of that occurrence—
(a) in the case of a priest or deacon, inform the bishop of the diocese;
(b) in the case of a bishop, inform the archbishop of the province;
(c) in the case of an archbishop, inform the other archbishop and the President of Tribunals.
(2) Section 16(10) (permission of President of Tribunals required for complaint about function conferred under this Measure) does not apply to a requirement under subsection (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/2026/1/section/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-measure-2026/section-56
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