# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 42: Absence from a hearing

Extent: E

The Registrar of Tribunals or the Chair may proceed with a hearing notwithstanding the absence of the complainant or the respondent, provided the Registrar of Tribunals or the Chair is satisfied that the absent person has had notice of the hearing or that written notice of the hearing has been duly sent or delivered in accordance with rule 101.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/42 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-42
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