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NEWS / The Court of Appeal has upheld the freedom of clergy to be office holders rather than employees with its judgement in the case regarding former Worcestershire vicar, Mark Sharpe.
Key policy and practice guidance documents which inform the Church of England's safeguarding work.
Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.
Bishop of Durham, the Church of England’s Lead Bishop for Children and Families, supports moves in the House of Lords today to protect children in undercover operations by police and other authorities.
Statement from Church of England lead bishop on concerns raised by former Dean of Christ Church, Dr Martyn Percy.
Statement on Chair of Independent Safeguarding Board from lead safeguarding bishop
NEWS / Statement on Kendall House review from Bishop Paul Butler, lead bishop on safeguarding for the Church of England.
STATEMENT / IICSA response by members of the House of Bishops
NEWS / The House of Bishops of the Church of England met at Lambeth Palace on Wednesday 23 November.
STATEMENT / Statement issued by the National Safeguarding Team.