PART 1THE ECCLESIASTICAL COURTS

The consistory courts

I16Judge and deputy judge: oaths

1

The chancellor or deputy chancellor of a diocese must, before entering on the execution of the office, take the following oaths—

I, .... , do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Her Heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.

I, .... , do swear that I will, to the uttermost of my understanding, deal uprightly and justly in my office, without respect of favour or reward. So help me God.

2

The oaths must be taken—

a

before the bishop of the diocese in the presence of the diocesan registrar, or

b

in open court in the presence of the diocesan registrar.

3

The diocesan registrar must record the taking of the oaths and file the record in the diocesan registry.