# The Clergy Conduct Rules 2026, Paragraph 12: Deposition from Holy Orders (sections 41 and 42)


(1) Where a priest or deacon is deposed from Holy Orders under section 41 or the Upper House of either Convocation resolves to depose a bishop or archbishop from Holy Orders under section 42, the fact of the deposition or resolution—
(a) must be recorded, and
(b) must be published.
(2) Information published under sub-paragraph (1)(b) must include the name of the person who is deposed or in respect of whom the resolution is passed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/882/schedule/3/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-conduct-rules-2026/schedule-3/paragraph-12
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