# The Clergy Discipline Rules 2005, Rule 88: Notification to others of suspension of archbishop

Extent: E

(1) For the purposes of rule 63(1) written notification of suspension of an archbishop shall be given by the other archbishop to—
(a) each diocesan bishop of the province of the suspended archbishop,
(b) the secretary of the archbishop’s council of the diocese of the suspended archbishop,
(c) the provincial registrars
... .
(2) For the purposes of rule 63(2) written notification of suspension of an archbishop may be given by the other archbishop to any of the following—
(a) any relevant chief constable of police,
(b) any relevant local authority designated officer,
(c) any relevant diocesan safeguarding officer,
(d) the national safeguarding adviser of the Archbishops’ Council,
(e) any other person whom the other archbishop considers should be notified of the suspension.
(3) For the purposes of rule 63(3) written notification of suspension of an archbishop shall be given by the other archbishop to each person referred to in paragraph (1) and paragraph (2)(a) to (d) above.
(4) For the purposes of rule 63(4) written notification of suspension of an archbishop may be given by the other archbishop to any other person whom the other archbishop considers should be notified of the suspension.
(5) Rules 64(2), 65 and 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/88 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/clergy-discipline-rules-2005/rule-88
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