# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 69: Pronouncement of decisions


(1) The Chair of the tribunal or court on a complaint of serious misconduct must pronounce in public—
(a) the determination of a complaint by the tribunal or court, and
(b) the penalty (if any) imposed.
(2) The Chair—
(a) may make a pronouncement under paragraph (1) at the end of the hearing or at a later date, and
(b) must not make a pronouncement under paragraph (1)(b) before making the pronouncement under paragraph (1)(a) in respect of the complaint.
(3) The Chair may sit alone for the purposes of making a pronouncement under this rule, except where the pronouncement is made at the end of the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/69 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-69
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