요약
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.
핵심 포인트
- 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)
편과 조
개정 이력
2016 — Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Measure 2016
Improved safeguarding procedures, introduced suspension powers pending investigation, and strengthened protections for complainants.