# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Rule 88: Power under rule 87: time limit


(1) The power under rule 87 may not be exercised after the end of two years beginning with the day on which the finding in the disciplinary proceedings or process is made.
(2) But the President of Tribunals may on application extend that period if, after giving the clerk in Holy Orders in question an opportunity to make representations, the President is satisfied that the applicant for the extension did not know of the finding.
(3) An application under paragraph (2) may be made by the relevant authority (as defined in rule 87(4)).
(4) The power under this rule does not affect the generality of the power under rule 115.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/rule/88 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/rule-88
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