# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 67: Penalties: responsible bishop’s view


(1) This rule applies where the tribunal or court on a complaint of serious misconduct, acting under section 39 (5) of the CCM, invites the responsible bishop to give a written opinion on the appropriate penalty.
(2) The responsible bishop must provide the opinion before the end of 14 days beginning with the day after the invitation is given.
(3) The tribunal or court must (in addition to giving a copy to the respondent under section 39 (6) (b) of the CCM) give a copy of the written opinion to—
(a) the Investigation and Tribunals Team, and
(b) if a relevant safeguarding professional is a party to the complaint, that party.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/67 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-67
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