Article 19 Proceedings before episcopal committee

The registrar, as soon as he knows the composition of the episcopal committee constituted under section 33(3) of the Measure to enquire into the complaint, and the name of the person summoned under section 33(4) to sit with them and act as their assessor in matters of law, shall give notice in writing of the names of the committee and the assessor to the complainant and the accused.

Within 14 days after receiving the said notice, the complainant shall lodge with the registrar the original and 5 copies of the affidavits containing the evidence which he proposes to lay before the said committee under section 33(6) of the Measure and 5 copies of a notice in writing stating the name or names of the person or persons, if any, whom he is proposing to call to give oral evidence at the inquiry by virtue of the proviso to the said section 33(6), and shall serve one copy of the affidavits and notice (if any) on the accused within the said period or as soon as possible thereafter.

The service on the accused must be personal service and rule 58(1) shall apply thereto.

Within 14 days after the service by the complainant of the copies of affidavits and the notice aforesaid, the accused shall lodge with the registrar the original and 4 copies of the affidavits containing the evidence which he proposes to lay before the committee under the said section 33(6) and 5 copies of a notice in writing stating the name or names of the person or persons, if any, whom he is proposing to call to give oral evidence at the inquiry by virtue of the proviso to the said section 33(6), and shall serve one copy of the affidavits and notice (if any) on the complainant within the said period.

No further affidavits shall be laid before the committee, except with the leave of the registrar.