Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.
Blog from Lead Safeguarding Bishop
01/04/2020
Blog from new lead safeguarding bishop as he takes up the role.
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Dean of Lincoln update
12/03/2020
A complaint under the Clergy Discipline Measure against the Dean of Lincoln, Christine Wilson, made by the national director of safeguarding has now been determined by the Bishop of Sheffield
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IICSA Child Migration update
12/02/2020
The accounts of abuse shared at IICSA’s Child Migration hearing were harrowing and we commend the bravery of those former child migrants who came forward to share their experiences at the Inquiry.
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Overwhelming support for Synod safeguarding motion
12/02/2020
General Synod voted unanimously today to endorse the Church’s response to the five recommendations from IICSA and urged its national safeguarding steering group to work towards a more fully survivor-centred approach to safeguarding, including arrangements for redress for survivors.
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New Lead Safeguarding Bishop and Deputy Announced
05/02/2020
The Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs was announced as the Church of England’s new lead safeguarding bishop in February 2020, taking over from Bishop Peter Hancock, the Bishop of Bath and Wells. In March 2022 it was announced that Bishop Jonathan was to be the next Bishop of Rochester but as planned would continue as the lead safeguarding bishop until the end of March 2023.
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Survivor voices vital to Past Cases Review 2
27/01/2020
Work is underway in all 42 dioceses on the Church of England's Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) with a key focus on listening to survivors who want to come forward. The Church was criticised for not including their voices in the original PCR 2007/8 as shown in an independent scrutiny report, published in 2018.
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National Safeguarding Panel Appoints New Members
21/01/2020
The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel has appointed two new members. The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel has appointed two new members.
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Response to BBC 2 documentary on Peter Ball
14/01/2020
A statement from Bishop Peter Hancock, Church of England lead safeguarding bishop:
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BBC2 documentary on Peter Ball
07/01/2020
The BBC has confirmed it is screening a documentary on the Peter Ball case.
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