Rule 75 Archbishops and bishops: representations etc

(1)

This rule applies where notice has been given under rule 74 of a proposed resolution of the Upper House of the Convocation of a province to depose a bishop or archbishop from Holy Orders.

(2)

A bishop or archbishop who makes written representations under section 42 (6) of the CCM must, at the same time as making them—

(a)

give a copy of the representations to the Investigation and Tribunals Team, and

(b)

if a relevant safeguarding professional was a party to the complaint on which the decision under section 42 (1) or (2) of the CCM was made, give a copy of the representations to that party.

(3)

A bishop or archbishop who intends to take the opportunity, given in accordance with section 42 (6) of the CCM, to be heard before the Upper House personally, must give written notice of that intention to the Upper House at least 14 days before the hearing is due to take place.

(4)

The bishop or archbishop may be legally represented at the hearing.

(5)

The president of the Upper House of the Convocation may invite written submissions in relation to the proposed resolution from—

(a)

the Investigation and Tribunals Team, and

(b)

if a relevant safeguarding professional was a party to the complaint on which the decision under section 42 (1) or (2) of the CCM was made, that party.

(6)

The Investigation and Tribunals Team and a relevant safeguarding professional who was a party to the complaint on which the decision under section 42 (1) or (2) of the CCM was made must be given the opportunity to be heard before the Upper House of the Convocation in relation to the proposed resolution.