Rule 1 Overriding ObjectiveI1
England
The overriding objective of these rules is to enable formal disciplinary proceedings brought under the Measure to be dealt with justly, in a way that is both fair to all relevant interested persons and proportionate to the nature and seriousness of the issues raised. The rules are, so far as is reasonably practicable, to be applied in accordance with the following principles —
The complainant and the respondent shall be treated on an equal footing procedurally.
The complainant and the respondent shall be kept informed of the procedural progress of the F1allegation of misconduct.
Undue delay is to be avoided.
Undue expense is to be avoided.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 1(b) substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rule 1(2), Sch. 2
Commencement
- I1
Rule 1 in force at 1.1.2006, see rule 107(2)