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NEWS / Statement from National Safeguarding Adviser.
The Church of England's statement on the Smyth case.
NEWS / Details of the independent review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late John Smyth QC have been published today.
A review of the Church’s handling of allegations of abuse carried out by the late John Smyth has been commissioned by the Church and was announced in August 2019.
Statement from independent reviewer in Smyth case
Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.
Response to reports of the death of John Smyth from the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Peter Hancock, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop.
Following a recent meeting with survivors of the abuse carried out by John Smyth QC, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has made the following the statement today:
The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within its community.
STATEMENT / Statement issued by the National Safeguarding Team.