# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 51: Tribunal may invite the bishop to give views about the penalty

Extent: E

Before imposing a penalty the tribunal may invite the bishop of the diocese concerned to express in writing the bishop’s views as to the appropriate penalty, save where the bishop has given evidence to the tribunal. If the tribunal decides to do so—
(a) the bishop shall be invited to express any views in writing to the tribunal within 14 days of being requested to do so, and
(b) a copy of the bishop’s views shall be provided by the tribunal to the respondent and to the Designated Officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-51
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