Rule 7 Submission of statements in supportI1

All written evidence relied upon in support of the F1allegation of misconduct shall be sent to the bishop at the same time as the F2allegation, save as provided for in F3paragraphs (2) and (3).

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.

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.

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.