Rule 78 Review of an entry in the list – (d) & (e)I1

England

(1)

On the expiry of the period of five years following the inclusion of a person in the list under section 38(1)(d) or (e), the archbishop of the relevant province shall—

(a)

inform the person in writing that a review is to be carried out,

(b)

send to the person a transcript of the relevant entry in the list,

(c)

for the purposes of the review invite the person to send written comments or representations within 28 days of the date of the invitation to do so,

(d)

consult the bishop of the diocese in which the person resides or holds office at the time of review and the bishop of any diocese which was concerned at the date of inclusion.

(2)

After the 28 day period specified in F1paragraph 1(c) has expired, and after considering any comments and representations received, the archbishop of the relevant province shall—

(a)

with the agreement of the other archbishop, decide—

(i)

whether or not the person shall remain in the list, and

(ii)

where the person is to remain in the list, whether or not the particulars recorded in respect of that person shall be altered, and if so, how they shall be altered,

(b)

in writing, notify the decision to—

(i)

the person included in the list,

(ii)

the bishop of the diocese where that person resides or holds office, and

(iii)

any other bishop who was consulted in the course of the review.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Rules substituted (13.7.2021) by The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/557), rules 1(2), 14(a)

Commencement

I1: Rule 78 in force at 1.1.2006, see rule 107(2)