18/12/2024
We would like to point out that there are detailed proposals going to the Church's February General Synod which include a new independent safeguarding scrutiny body and options for independent operational safeguarding. Synod will be presented with two options, both of which include a new independent scrutiny body. These have been developed over the past year based on detailed feedback including from victims and survivors and a feasibility assessment following criticism that the Church had previously acted in haste and not fully thought-out proposals on independence. The proposals have been developed by a Response Group, chaired by the lead safeguarding bishop and an independent co-chair.
There are regular updates on the Church of England website
The Church Times carried a news item this week on the latest work