PENINSULAR MALAYSIA ECCLESIASTICAL TRIBUNAL 

“To pursue or vindicate the rights of physical or juridical persons, or to declare juridical facts.” Cn. 1400 § 1, 1º

To accept and hear all cases of first instance for marriage nullity in the diocese of Penang.

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To accept and hear penal and other cases assigned by the diocesan bishop.

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To assist the diocesan bishop in all his juridical acts as and when required.

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To provide the diocesan bishop, the clergy and the people of the diocese with juridical opinions.