# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 7: Submission of statements in support

Extent: E

(1) All written evidence relied upon in support of the allegation of misconduct shall be sent to the bishop at the same time as the allegation, save as provided for in paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) Any request to the bishop for permission to send written evidence in support of the allegation of misconduct after the date of the allegation shall be in writing and shall state the reasons relied upon.
(3) A reasonable period of time for written evidence in support of the allegation of misconduct to be sent may be allowed by the bishop but this should not exceed 28 days from the date of the allegation.
(4) The complainant shall be notified promptly in writing of any permission or refusal by the bishop to allow written evidence to be sent after the date of the allegation of misconduct.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-7
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