Rule 12 Registrar’s written reportI1
England
Subject to rule 19(1), having scrutinised the F1allegation 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—
whether at the date the proceedings were instituted, the complainant had a proper interest to make the F2allegation, and
whether there is sufficient substance in the allegation to justify proceeding with it under the Measure.
When the report is sent to the bishop, the registrar shall attach to it the allegation of misconduct and the evidence in support.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 12(1)(2) substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rule 1(2), Sch. 2
- F2
Word in rule 12(1)(a)(b) substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rule 1(2), Sch. 2
Commencement
- I1
Rule 12 in force at 1.1.2006, see rule 107(2)