# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 63: Notification to others of suspension

Extent: E

(1) Where a priest or deacon is suspended under rule 60, 61, 61A, 61B or 61D the bishop shall give written notification of the suspension to—
(a) the archdeacon of the archdeaconry in which the priest or deacon holds office,
(b) the rural dean or area dean of the deanery in which the priest or deacon holds office,
(c) other clergy who hold office in the parish or parishes where the priest or deacon holds office,
(d) the churchwardens for each parish where the priest or deacon holds office,
(e) the registrar.
(2) Where the bishop considers it appropriate to do so upon the suspension of a priest or deacon under rule 60, 61, 61A, 61B or 61D, the bishop may give written notification of the suspension to any of the following—
(a) the relevant chief constable of police,
(b) the relevant local authority designated officer,
(c) the diocesan safeguarding officer,
(d) a suffragan or assistant bishop of the diocese,
(e) any other person whom the bishop considers should be notified of the suspension.
(3) Where a priest or deacon is suspended under rule 61C the bishop shall give written notification of the suspension to each person referred to in paragraph (1) and paragraph (2)(a), (b), (c) and (d) above.
(4) Where a priest or deacon is suspended under rule 61C the bishop may give written notification of the suspension to any other person whom the bishop considers should be notified of the suspension.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/63 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-63
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