# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 56: Amendments to allegations


(1) At any time before the hearing begins, the registrar of tribunals may, on an application made in writing by the complainant, direct that an allegation of misconduct in the complaint is to be amended.
(2) At any time after the hearing begins (but before the complaint is determined), the Chair of the tribunal or court may, on an application made orally by the complainant, direct that an allegation of misconduct in the complaint is to be amended.
(3) The registrar of tribunals or the Chair may only give a direction under this rule if satisfied that the amendment—
(a) is necessary for the just disposal of the proceedings in accordance with the overriding objective,
(b) is appropriate in the circumstances of the case, and
(c) can be made without injustice to the complainant or the respondent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/56 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-56
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