# The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (Discipline) Rules 1964, Article 14


(1) As soon as possible after he has received a copy of the articles, the judge of the consistory court shall fix a time and place for the trial, and the time shall not be less than 28 days after the lodging of the articles.
(2) Either the promoter or the accused may apply to the registrar for a postponement of the time fixed for the trial and, if the application is granted, the trial shall be at such later time as the judge may fix.
(3) The judge may at any time of his own motion postpone the time fixed for the trial.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1964/1755/article/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ecclesiastical-jurisdiction-discipline-rules-1964/article-14
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