# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 12: Registrar’s written report

Extent: E

(1) Subject to rule 19(1), having scrutinised the allegation of misconduct, within 28 days of receiving it or within any extended period under rule 13, the registrar shall send a written report to the bishop setting out the registrar’s views as to—
(a) whether at the date the proceedings were instituted, the complainant had a proper interest to make the allegation, and
(b) whether there is sufficient substance in the allegation to justify proceeding with it under the Measure.
(2) When the report is sent to the bishop, the registrar shall attach to it the allegation of misconduct and the evidence in support.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-12
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