# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 29: Conciliation


(1) This rule applies where the parties reach an agreement under section 26 (1) of the CCM (agreement to refer complaint of misconduct for conciliation).
(2) The period within which representations may be made under section 26 (2) (a) of the CCM (who to appoint as conciliator) is 14 days beginning with the day after the opportunity to make those representations is given.
(3) The responsible bishop or the President of Tribunals must, when giving each of the parties that opportunity to make representations, propose names of potential conciliators with details of their suitability, experience and qualifications for appointment.
(4) When making the appointment under section 26 (2) (b) of the CCM, the responsible bishop or the President of Tribunals must provide the person appointed with a copy of each of the following—
(a) the complaint form,
(b) the respondent’s response (if there is one), and
(c) the evidence in support of each.
(5) If, following the appointment of the conciliator, the parties agree that a conciliation has been reached—
(a) the agreement in the form in which it is to be recorded under section 26 (4) of the CCM must be signed by the parties to the complaint, and
(b) the conciliator must give a copy of the signed agreement to the responsible bishop or, if the complaint is against an archbishop, the President of Tribunals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-29
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