Rule 38 Representations and decision
Written representations (if any) made by a party to the complaint under section 27 (4) of the CCM must be made before the end of the representation period.
The “representation period”, in relation to a report, is the period of 14 days beginning with the day after the report is given to the party under section 27 (4) of the CCM.
The decision of the President of Tribunals on what to do under section 27 (5) of the CCM must be made before the end of 28 days beginning with the day after the representation period ends.
The President of Tribunals must give a copy of the written record of the decision on what to do under section 27 (5) of the CCM to—
each party to the complaint,
the responsible bishop in relation to the complaint (unless the complaint is against an archbishop), and
the Investigation and Tribunals Team.
Where the President of Tribunals makes the determination under section 27 (9) of the CCM (referral to lead assessor of complaint of misconduct but not serious misconduct), that determination counts as the President’s decision for the purposes of section 27 (5) of the CCM.