PART 1

THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS

The consistory courts

Judge: appointment
2
1
The consistory court of a diocese is to be presided over by a single judge, appointed by the bishop of the diocese by letters patent on the recommendation of the Dean of the Arches and Auditor.
2
The judge is to continue to be known as the chancellor of the diocese or, in the case of the diocese of Canterbury, the commissary general.
3
Accordingly, a reference in this Measure to the chancellor of a diocese is, in the case of the diocese of Canterbury, to be read as a reference to the commissary general.
4
A person may be appointed as chancellor of a diocese only if the person—
a
holds or has held high judicial office, or
b
holds or has held the office of circuit judge or has the qualifications required for holding that office.
5
A lay person may be appointed as chancellor of a diocese only if the bishop is satisfied that the person is a communicant.
6
Before making a recommendation under subsection (1), the Dean of the Arches and Auditor must consult the Lord Chancellor as well as the bishop.
S. 2 in force at 1.9.2018 by S.I. 2018/720, art. 2
Words in s. 2(1) inserted (17.5.2024) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2024 (No. 1), ss. 9(1), 22(4); S.I. 2024/631, art. 2
S. 2(6) substituted (17.5.2024) by Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2024 (No. 1), ss. 9(2), 22(4); S.I. 2024/631, art. 2