Rule 22.1 Appeals from consistory courtsI1

England

(1)

This rule explains—

(a)

the destination of an appeal from a judgment, order or decree of a consistory court—

(i)

in faculty proceedings, or

(ii)

in proceedings for an injunction or a restoration order; and

(b)

whether permission to appeal is needed.

(2)

The appeal lies to the provincial court unless the appeal to any extent relates to matter involving doctrine, ritual or ceremonial.

(3)

The appeal lies to the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved if the appeal to any extent relates to matter involving doctrine, ritual or ceremonial.

(4)

Rules 23.1 and 23.2 make provision for determining whether an appeal relates to any extent to matter involving doctrine, ritual or ceremonial.

(5)

An appellant who wishes to appeal to the provincial court under paragraph (2) needs permission to appeal. (See rule 22.2 and Part 23.)

(6)

Permission is not needed to appeal to the Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved under paragraph (3).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Rule 22.1 in force at 1.1.2016, see rule 28.1(2)