Diocese of Chichester


There may be an occasion where you need to seek support and advice on a legal matter. Citizen’s Advice is a helpful place, offering face to face and online advice.

If a grievance or capability issue has been raised about you, this will follow the Church of England’s procedures for those licensed under Common Tenure. This is referred to in the Diocesan Clergy manual, which can be viewed using the link below.

The Church of England documents can also be viewed by using links below.

The Church of England Clergy Advocates is a professional association of clergy in the Church of England. It is a professional sector of Britain’s largest union, Unite. Membership is open to all clergy. The Church of England Clergy Advocate’s network of Accredited Representatives provide advice, support, and representation. See more using the link below.

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