Rule 8 Penalty by consentI1I2

Rule 27 is amended by adding the following sub-rules after sub-rule (8)—

“(9)

Where—

(a)

the bishop has directed that the complaint be formally investigated, or the President has referred the complaint to a tribunal, and

(b)

the respondent admits in writing the misconduct which is the subject of the complaint, and

(c)

the bishop considers that the imposition of a penalty by consent would be appropriate,

the bishop shall invite the respondent, the complainant and the Designated Officer to make written representations if they so wish upon the proposed penalty within 14 days, and sub-rules (4), (5) and (6) above shall thereupon duly apply.

(10)

Within 14 days of sending written confirmation to the respondent, the bishop shall notify the archbishop, the registrar of the diocese and the Designated Officer of any penalty imposed in accordance with sub-rule (9) above.”.