1.1.7 Allegations spanning more than one diocese

The general practice is that the diocese where the allegation arises should take the lead. However, it may be the
case that this diocese holds none of the relevant information about the case, in which case there is logic in it being
the diocese where most of the information resides which takes the lead.The matter may also need to involve the
diocese(s) where the complainant and respondent now live. In these cases, there needs to be discussion as to who should take the lead, and who will undertake which particular functions. The rationale for this must always
be recorded, and the complainant and respondent made aware of who is involved and why.