# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 38: Fixing the date and place of the hearing of the allegation

Extent: E

(1) The Registrar of Tribunals may direct the parties to provide time estimates of the likely length of the hearing of the allegation of misconduct.
(2) Thereafter, as soon as may be expedient, in consultation with the Chair and with due regard being paid to the convenience of the complainant, the respondent, the Designated Officer and the witnesses, the Registrar of Tribunals shall fix the date, time and place for the hearing of the allegation of misconduct, and shall give not less than 14 days written notice of the same to the complainant, the respondent and the Designated Officer.
(3) The Registrar of Tribunals or the Chair may vary the date, time and place of any hearing, and written notice of the variation shall be given by the Registrar of Tribunals to the complainant, the respondent and the Designated Officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-38
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