Rule 22 No further action: President’s decisionI1

England

Within 28 days of receipt of the complainant’s referral, the President’s decision shall be given in writing with reasons and sent to the complainant, the respondent and the bishop, and if the President decides that the bishop’s determination was plainly wrong the President may F1—

(a)

direct the bishop to pursue such of the courses specified in section 12(1)(b) to (e) as the President considers appropriate, or

(b)

remit the F2allegation of misconduct to the bishop, and direct the bishop to reconsider the determination that there is to be no further action.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in rule 22 substituted (1.1.2017) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/848), rules 4, 20(2)
F2: Words in rule 22(b) substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rule 1(2), Sch. 2

Commencement

I1: Rule 22 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)