# The Clergy Discipline Appeal Rules 2005, Article 37: Death of respondent


(1) Following the death of a respondent the Dean may give permission for an appeal to be heard, whether the appeal is made by the respondent or the Designated Officer, provided the Dean is satisfied that—
(a) a point of law of general importance is in issue, or
(b) it is in the interests of justice.
(2) The Dean shall appoint a representative to stand in the place of the deceased respondent for the purposes of the appeal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3201/article/37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-appeal-rules-2005/article-37
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