Archbishops welcome publication of Future of Church Safeguarding Report

Update on steps being undertaken in response to the Makin review.

Church of England response to BBC File on Four Programme relating to the David Tudor, a priest who was prohibited from ministry for life in October. 

A response from The Bishop of Stepney, Joanne Grenfell, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop.

Update on actions being taken in response to the Makin review.

To: bishops, deans, archdeacons, clergy, diocesan secretaries, diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers/advisers, parish safeguarding officers, church wardens, diocesan communications officers, and principals of TEIs.

Read the opening statement on behalf of the Archbishops’ Council as part of the IICSA hearing into Peter Ball.

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Lincoln have met together to pray and discuss next steps following the conclusion of the clergy disciplinary process instigated after the Bishop’s suspension in May 2019 and subsequent investigation. 

General Synod today voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.

Former chief crown prosecutor appointed as the independent chair of National Safeguarding Panel.