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.