Rule 19 Other proceedingsI1

England

(1)

Where a respondent against whom F1an allegation of misconduct is made in accordance with rule 4—

(a)

is, or is likely to be, subject to disciplinary proceedings in respect of any alleged misconduct during the course of any employment, or

(b)

serves in Her Majesty’s armed forces and is, or is likely to be, subject to any proceedings in respect of any alleged misconduct during his or her service in the armed forces, or

(c)

has been arrested on suspicion of committing a criminal offence, and is, or is likely to be, subject to criminal proceedings in connection with the arrest, or

(d)

is respondent to proceedings for divorce or judicial separation alleging adultery, behaviour such that the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent, or desertion,

the registrar may, in accordance with rule 13, extend the period for submission of the written report until 28 days after being notified of the final outcome of those other proceedings or that such other proceedings will not be pursued.

(2)

Where the registrar does not extend the period of 28 days under rule 13, the bishop may, in accordance with rule 18, extend the period for determining which course to pursue until 28 days after being notified of the final outcome of those other proceedings or that such other proceedings will not be pursued.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in rule 19(1) substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rule 1(2), Sch. 2

Commencement

I1: Rule 19 in force at 1.1.2006, see rule 107(2)

Notes on Part IV

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Pt. IV title inserted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rules 1(2), 5(4)