The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (Discipline) Rules 1964

30.—(1) The registrar shall, as soon as he knows the composition of the committee constituted under section 42(3) of the Measure to enquire into the complaint, give notice in writing of the names of the committee to the complainant and the accused.

(2) Within 14 days after receiving the said notice, the complainant shall lodge with the registrar the original and a sufficient number of copies for the registrar and the members of the committee of the affidavits containing the evidence which he proposes to lay before the committee under section 42(5) of the Measure, and the same number of copies of a notice in writing stating the name or names of the person or persons, if any, whom he is proposing to call to give oral evidence at the inquiry by virtue of the proviso to the said section 42(5), and shall serve one copy of the affidavits and notice (if any) on the accused within the said period or as soon as possible thereafter.

(3) The service on the accused must be personal service, and rule 58(1) shall apply thereto.

(4) Within 14 days after the service by the complainant of the copies of affidavits and the notice aforesaid, the accused shall lodge with the registrar the original and a sufficient number of copies as aforesaid of the affidavits containing the evidence which he proposes to lay before the committee under the said section 33(6) and the same number of copies of a notice in writing stating the name or names of the person or persons, if any, whom he is proposing to call to give oral evidence at the inquiry by virtue of the proviso to the said section 42(5), and shall serve one copy of the affidavits and notice (if any) on the complainant within the said period.

(5) No further affidavits shall be laid before the committee, except with the leave of the registrar.