The Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2013

Further proceedings where objector does not become party opponent

9.5.—(1) Where an objector does not become a party opponent in accordance with rule 9.4 the registrar must—

(a) forward a copy of the objector’s letter of objection to the petitioner;

(b) invite the petitioner to send comments on the objector’s letter to the court within 21 days of receipt of the letter by the petitioner;

(c) following the expiry of the period for sending comments to the court in respect of the last letter of objection sent to the petitioner under sub-paragraph (b), forward to the chancellor a copy of every letter of objection received in respect of the petition and any comments received from the petitioner.

(2) The chancellor must take account of any letters of objection and any comments on them received from the petitioner in reaching a decision on the petition or in giving any directions.