# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 71: Bishop may respond to application for review

Extent: E

Within 21 days of receiving from the archbishop a copy of the application for a review under rule 70, the bishop may send or deliver to the archbishop written comments in response to the application, together with copies of any documents taken into account by the bishop when deciding to impose the penalty, and a copy of the comments and any such documents shall be sent or delivered by the bishop to the priest or deacon.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/71 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-71
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