Church of England Discipline Rule Corrections
Corrected cross-reference and typographical errors in the 2026 Clergy Conduct Rules.
This correction slip rectifies specific typographical and cross-referencing errors within the Clergy Conduct Rules 2026.
It modifies the text of rule 39(1) to provide the correct citation for internal references and removes redundant punctuation and spacing in rule 68(6) concerning work capacities.
These changes apply to all persons subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Church of England as defined under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
Arguments For
The document corrects technical errors in the original Statutory Instrument to ensure legal accuracy and clarity for those subject to the rules.
Proponents of such corrections argue that accurate cross-references are essential for the proper functioning of disciplinary procedures within ecclesiastical law.
The correction ensures that rule 39(1) refers to the intended subsection (rule 24(7)(c)) rather than an incorrect reference (rule 27(4)(c)).
Arguments Against
Legal practitioners might note that errors in the primary publication of rules can cause temporary confusion for clergy or legal representatives during the period between the original publication and the issuance of the correction.
Critics of the drafting process may point to these typographical errors as evidence of a need for more rigorous proofreading prior to the formal laying of ecclesiastical rules.
Page 18, rule 39(1): '27(4)(c)' should read '24(7)(c)'; and
Page 30, rule 68(6): 'work in other capacity' should read 'work in other capacity'.
This segment identifies and fixes two specific errors in the printed version of the rules.
The first change updates a cross-reference in rule 39(1) to point to the correct preceding section of the rules.
The second change removes extraneous characters and spacing from rule 68(6) to clarify the text regarding work in other capacities.
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