A recent case considered by the Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of Southwark addressed the issues resulting from a priest’s use of the “like” function on his Twitter account. In view of the widespread use of social media by those subject to the Clergy Disciplinary Measure (CDM), the case provided a salutary warning to those who use social media, and to those currently reviewing the CDM, it raised questions regarding its use in this and other similar cases.
[Update: As from 13 June 2024, the “Like” capability on X/Twitter ceased to be accessible to others apart from the person “Liking” a particular Tweet.]