Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
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Position of Trust offences now include faith settings
05/07/2022
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 has been amended to include a new section 22A which expands “Position of Trust” offences to include anyone who is coaching, teaching, training, supervising or instructing in a sport or a religion.
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New resource for survivors of church-based abuse
23/06/2022
A new initiative focused on survivors of church-based abuse and those who support them is being launched by the Diocese of Newcastle.
The initiative, which is a response to recent guidance issued by the Church of England to church officers and church bodies on how to respond well to victims and survivors of all kinds of abuse, has been part funded by the charity Safe Spaces.
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William Scott Farrell review - Publication of independent overview report
26/05/2022
Publication of independent overview report relating to William Scott Farrell
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Christ Church safeguarding review
25/05/2022
The Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board has published Terms of Reference to review the handling of safeguarding issues regarding the former Dean of Christ Church, Oxford
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New parish clergy member for NSP
20/05/2022
The Revd Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints Cottenham, in Ely Diocese has been appointed to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel as a parish clergy member.
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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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William Temple safeguarding article
19/04/2022
William Temple safeguarding article: Foreword by Archbishop of York
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Message from Chair of National Redress Board
05/04/2022
Message from Chair of National Redress Board relating ot new redress page on Church of England website
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New deputy lead bishop for safeguarding
05/04/2022
The Bishop of Birkenhead, Julie Conalty, has been appointed a deputy lead bishop for safeguarding with a focus on survivor engagement. She takes over from the Bishop of Southampton, Debbie Sellin.
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