Without prejudice to section 19 of the [1975 c. 65.] Sex Discrimination Act 1975, nothing in Part II of that Act shall render unlawful sex discrimination against a woman in respect of—
(a)her ordination to the office of priest in the Church of England;
(b)the giving to her of a licence or permission to serve or officiate as such a priest;
(c)her appointment as dean, incumbent, priest-in-charge or team vicar or, in the case of a woman ordained to the office of priest, as assistant curate.