# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 87: Notification to others of suspension of bishop

Extent: E

(1) For the purposes of rule 63(1) written notification of suspension of a bishop shall be given by the archbishop to—
(a) the other archbishop,
(b) other bishops of the diocese of the suspended bishop, including assistant bishops,
(c) the secretary of the bishop’s council of the diocese of the suspended bishop,
(d) the diocesan registrar,
(e) the provincial registrar
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(2) For the purposes of rule 63(2) the archbishop may give written notification of suspension of a bishop to any of the following—
(a) any relevant chief constable of police,
(b) any relevant local authority designated officer,
(c) the relevant diocesan safeguarding officer,
(d) the national safeguarding adviser of the Archbishops’ Council,
(e) any diocesan bishop of the diocese,
(f) any other person whom the archbishop considers should be notified of the suspension.
(3) For the purposes of rule 63(3) the archbishop shall give written notification of suspension of a bishop to each person referred to in paragraph (1) and paragraph (2)(a) to (e) above.
(4) For the purposes of rule 63(4) the archbishop may give written notification of suspension of a bishop to any other person whom the archbishop considers should be notified of the suspension.
(5) Rules 64(2), 65 & 66(4) shall be construed in accordance with paragraphs (1) to (4) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2022/rule/87 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-87
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