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Ecclesiastical Law
Church Measure No. 3

Clergy Discipline Measure 2003

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Resumen

The Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 established the current system for dealing with misconduct by Church of England clergy. It replaced the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 for disciplinary matters, creating a more modern and accessible process while retaining bishop's tribunals for serious cases.

Puntos clave

  • Defines misconduct including conduct unbecoming, neglect of duty, and offences (s.8)
  • Creates complaint procedure to bishop (s.10)
  • Bishop may refer to designated officer or handle informally
  • Establishes bishop's disciplinary tribunal for serious cases (s.20)
  • Penalties range from rebuke to prohibition for life (s.24)
  • Appeals to Court of Arches or Chancery Court (s.28)

Partes y secciones

Historial de enmiendas

2016 — Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Measure 2016

Improved safeguarding procedures, introduced suspension powers pending investigation, and strengthened protections for complainants.

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