Clergy discipline proceedings

President of tribunals: power to remit to bishop
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1
In section 11 of the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 (preliminary scrutiny of complaint), in subsection (4)—
a
after “considers the dismissal to be plainly wrong,” insert
he may—
a
, and
b
at the end insert
, or
b
remit the complaint to the bishop and direct the bishop to reconsider the dismissal
.
2
After subsection (4) of that section insert—
4A
On a reconsideration following a direction under subsection (4)(b), the bishop may nonetheless exercise the power under subsection (3) and, if the bishop does so, must give notice in accordance with that subsection; and subsection (4) and this subsection apply accordingly.
3
In section 13 of that Measure (decision to take no further action), in subsection (3)—
a
after “considers that the bishop's determination was plainly wrong, he may” insert
— a
, and
b
at the end insert
, or
b
remit the complaint to the bishop and direct the bishop to reconsider the determination that there is to be no further action
.
4
After subsection (3) of that section insert—
4
On a reconsideration following a direction under subsection (3)(b), the bishop may nonetheless decide under section 12(1)(a) to take no further action; and, if the bishop does so, this section applies accordingly.
S. 10 in force at 1.1.2017 by S.I. 2016/1213, art. 2