# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 47: Attendance at a hearing in private

Extent: E

Where the hearing is held in private, in addition to members and staff of the tribunal, the following may attend—
(a) the complainant and the respondent,
(b) the legal representatives of the respondent,
(c) the Designated Officer, any supporting staff, and any person authorised by the Designated Officer to conduct the case for the complainant,
(d) the bishop,
(e) the relevant archdeacon,
(f) any other person with the tribunal’s permission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-47
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