Explanatory note

These Rules amend the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 (S.I. 2015/1568) (“the 2015 Rules”).

Rule 2 provides that persons proposing the movement, removal or alteration of a statue, plaque, memorial, monument or other article because it is considered to conflict with the role of a church as a local centre of worship and mission must, as part of the procedure, provide an explanation of how they have had due regard to guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council.

Rule 3 provides that in giving reasons for granting or refusing a faculty, the chancellor must state how any relevant guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council has been taken into account.

Rule 4 makes minor amendments to the 2015 Rules.

Rule 5 contains transitional provisions.