Publication of the interim report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA.

Kevin Crompton, the interim commissioner of independent reviews relating to the work promised by the former ISB (Independent Safeguarding Board) will continue his work with survivors and victims for a further 12 months.

Interim chair and vice chair appointed to Church’s National Safeguarding Panel

NEWS / The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, today responded as Chair of the Joint Safeguarding Liaison Group to the Interim Report of the Archbishop's Chichester Visitation.

An interim commissioner of independent reviews has been appointed to ensure the work promised by the former ISB (Independent Safeguarding Board) can continue.

Publication of blogs on national redress scheme 

Proposed details of the Church of England’s national redress scheme for survivors of Church-related abuse have been published today

The Archbishops’ Council, at its meeting on Wednesday (Sept 23), voted unanimously for safeguarding proposals to offer both immediate practical support to survivors of abuse and also to strengthen independence in the Church’s safeguarding work.

On Tuesday 9th July General Synod debated the revised Abuse (Redress) Measure that will, once it comes into effect, make legal provision for the creation of the Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse. 

Safe Spaces, the independent support service for survivors of Church-related abuse, run by the charity Victim Support, marks its first anniversary this week.