Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986

Determination of disputes U.K.

7 U.K. Where the registrar—

(a) decides that any person—

(i) who is named in a list prepared under paragraph 1 above, or

(ii) who has made an application under paragraph 3, 4 or 5 above,

is not entitled to be registered as a patron of the benefice concerned; or

(b) decides that information which any patron of a benefice wishes to be registered as to the exercise of his right to present to that benefice ought not to be registered; or

(c) decides that any person who is registered as a patron of a benefice was not entitled to be so registered; or

(d) decides that any information which is registered as to the exercise of a right to present to a benefice is incorrect,

he shall serve a notice on that person informing him of his decision and of the effect of paragraphs 8 and 9 below.

8 U.K. A person on whom a notice is served under paragraph 7 above may, before the expiration of the period of twenty-eight days beginning with the date of the notice, appeal against the registrar’s decision by sending him a notice of appeal.

9 (1) On receiving a notice of appeal under paragraph 8 above the registrar shall refer the appeal to the chancellor of the diocese and the chancellor shall decide whether to uphold the appeal or dismiss it and shall inform the registrar and the appellant of his decision. U.K.

(2) Any proceedings on an appeal to the chancellor of a diocese under this paragraph shall be held in public and any party to such proceedings shall be entitled to appear by counsel or a solicitor.