Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Statement from Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson
06/02/2017
NEWS / Statement from Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson.
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Statement from Bishop Paul Butler on George Bell
08/02/2016
NEWS / The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, lead bishop on safeguarding has issued a statement today following various media comments on his recent contribution in the House of Lords regarding Bishop George Bell.
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Statement from lead safeguarding bishop
12/05/2022
Statement from Church of England lead bishop on concerns raised by former Dean of Christ Church, Dr Martyn Percy.
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Statement from lead safeguarding bishop on IICSA hearing
30/01/2018
IICSA has announced today further details of the investigation into the Anglican Church in England and Wales, focusing on the Chichester case study, with the first public hearing in March.
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Statement from national safeguarding director
13/05/2023
Statement from national safeguarding director
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Statement from National Safeguarding Team and Diocese of St Albans
19/04/2023
Safeguarding statement from National Safeguarding Team and Diocese of St Albans
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Statement on "Safe Space" proposal
11/08/2014
NEWS / In May of this year the Rt. Revd. Paul Butler, the Bishop of Durham, who is the lead Church of England Bishop for safeguarding, initiated some early-stage work with an external safeguarding consultant to develop plans for a 'Safe Space' for reconciliation for survivors of abuse.
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Statement on Bishop George Bell case: Bishop Peter Hancock
31/01/2018
NEWS / Statement on Bishop George Bell case
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Statement on Bishop George Bell case: National Safeguarding Team
31/01/2018
NEWS / Statement from National Safeguarding Team on Bishop Bell case
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Statement on changes to Position of Trust legislation
09/03/2021
From Bishop Viv Faull, deputy lead safeguarding bishop and co-chair designate of the All Party Parliamentary Group on safeguarding in faith settings.
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