An earlier post reviewed the penalty of Deposition from Holy Orders, (more commonly known as “defrocking” or “unfrocking”[1], [2]), with regard to its reintroduction within the Church of England under the Clergy Conduct Measure;  the penalty continues to be an option in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.  This post relates to its use by the Church in Wales; subsequently we will consider the position in Scotland and Ireland.

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