The Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2013

Referral by registrar to chancellor

7.10.—(1) If paragraph (2) applies, the registrar must refer the petition to the chancellor.

(2) This paragraph applies if it appears to the registrar that—

(a) a confirmatory faculty is required;

(b) the proposed works or proposals raise a question of law or of doctrine, ritual or ceremonial or affect the legal rights of any person or body;

(c) any person or body may need to be given special notice;

(d) there is uncertainty whether the subject matter of the petition falls within the jurisdiction conferred on the archdeacon by this Part;

(e) the Diocesan Advisory Committee has advised that it does not recommend the works or proposals for approval by the court;

(f) the petition raises matters which may justify the issue of an injunction or a restoration order;

(g) for any other reason it is desirable to refer the petition to the chancellor.