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In terms of legal context, this Measure operates within a complex interplay of ecclesiastical and secular law. As primary legislation, it will sit at the apex of the Church's internal legal system, but its provisions must also align with broader UK law, including human rights legislation (such as the Human Rights Act 1998) and employment law principles where applicable. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) does not regulate clergy, but the principles of professional conduct and disciplinary fairness are universally relevant. Key parties involved in its enactment and application include the General Synod of the Church of England, the UK Parliament, diocesan bishops, ecclesiastical courts and tribunals, and, of course, the clergy themselves and any complainants.
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