8Misconduct
(1)Disciplinary proceedings under this Measure may be instituted against any archbishop, bishop, priest or deacon alleging any of the following acts or omissions—
(a)doing any act in contravention of the laws ecclesiastical;
(b)failing to do any act required by the laws ecclesiastical;
(c)neglect or inefficiency in the performance of the duties of his office;
(d)conduct unbecoming or inappropriate to the office and work of a clerk in Holy Orders.
(2)In the case of a minister licensed to serve in a diocese by the bishop thereof, the licence shall not be terminated by reason of that person’s misconduct otherwise than by way of such proceedings.
(3)No proceedings in respect of unbecoming conduct shall be taken in respect of the lawful political opinions or activities of any bishop, priest or deacon.