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Testimonial of Suitability

Diocesan Clergy from outside the territory of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales, who will be engaging in public active ministry in any Diocese within the territory of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, will require the prior permission of the Diocesan Bishop to undertake that ministry. Permission will only be granted if the Diocesan Bishop obtains satisfactory written confirmation from the individuals own Bishop that he is a cleric in good standing and that there are no concerns, allegations or criminal convictions relating to any sexual misconduct with children or vulnerable adults.

Ordained Religious who will be engaging in public active ministry in any Diocese within the territory of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales may do so with the permission of their Congregational Leader provided that they are attached to a Province whose territory includes all or part of the territory of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. Permission will only be granted if the Congregational Leader is satisfied that the individual is in good standing and that there are no concerns, allegations or criminal convictions relating to any sexual misconduct with children or vulnerable adults.

Religious who are attached to a Province whose territory is outside the territory of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, and who will be engaging in public active ministry in any Diocese within the territory of the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, will require written confirmation from the Congregational Leader with jurisdiction in England and Wales that the individual has permission to exercise ministry from his/her own Congregational Leader, that he/she is in good standing and that there are no concerns, allegations or criminal convictions relating to any sexual misconduct with children or vulnerable adults.