Disciplinary proceedings concerning matters not involving doctrine, ritual or ceremonial
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.