The Clergy Discipline (Amendment) Rules 2013

Amendments to forms 1a, 1d, and 1e

30.—(1) Forms 1a, 1d and 1e in the Schedule to the Clergy Discipline Rules 2005 are each amended as follows.

(2) In the left hand margin—

(a) for the words “and address will be disclosed to the person you complain about (“the respondent”) unless there are exceptional circumstances; if you believe there are very good reasons why your identity should not at this stage be revealed to the respondent, state below what those reasons are.” there are substituted the words “ will be disclosed to the person you complain about (“the respondent”), but you may request that your contact details should not be disclosed.”,

(b) for the words “Important Note: If the bishop does not dismiss your complaint the bishop will send it to the respondent for a response. At that stage your identity will be disclosed to the respondent.” there are substituted the words—

“If you tick the box you must give reasons – your contact details would then be disclosed to the respondent only if the registrar so directed.”,

(c) for the notes relating to the section of the form beginning “The misconduct about which I complain is as follows:” there are substituted the words—

“The matters about which you may complain are set out in section 8 of the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003. Summarise the facts of your complaint; include the names if known of anybody you refer to.

Please note: If your complaint concerns serious criminal conduct then you should report it to the police or other relevant body. If you do not, the bishop may be under a duty to do so.”.”.

(3) For the words “I request the registrar to consider not disclosing my identity to the respondent at this stage, for the following exceptional reasons:” there are substituted a tick box and the words—

“I request that my contact details should not be disclosed to the respondent for the following reasons:”.