12. The Rev Dr Glenn Davies asked -

Noting paragraph 14.011 of the 1981 Canon Law Commission Report which states the opinion that "no clergyman (unless the Diocesan Ordinance otherwise specifies) could be proceeded against in respect of an offence which might arise under some ancient Canon Law (or even under the 1603 Canons themselves)", is there any ordinance operative in the Diocese of Sydney which specifies otherwise?

To which the Archbishop replied -

I am informed that the answer is as follows.

This question is out of order under Standing Order 27 since it seeks a legal opinion. However in relation to the matters which may give rise to a charge against an ordained person, the questioner is referred to section 54(2) of the 1961 Constitution (page 138 of the 7th Handbook), the Offences Ordinance 1962 (a copy of which may be obtained from the Diocesan Secretary) and the Church Ministry Ordinance 1993 (pages 260 and 261 of The 7th Handbook).