Summary of presentation on safeguarding independence and synod debate on safeguarding

A special session of the Church of England General Synod, needed to pass urgent legislation enabling Synod to continue to operate amid the challenges of the pandemic, will go ahead in London on Thursday.

Update from the November meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG

general synod debate on the Makin Review, published in November, which looked at the Church's handling of the horrendous abuse by the late John Smyth

The Church of England has clarified the scope and definition of net-zero following General Synod’s pledge to achieve net-zero by 2030.

Safeguarding presentation to General Synod from national safeguarding director Alexander Kubeyinje and lead safeguarding bishop Jonathan Gibbs

Summary National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) November 2023

Members of the Church of England's General Synod are to meet remotely for the first time, in response to the restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

General Synod today voted on the next steps following the publication of independent reports on safeguarding

Timetable for informal virtual meeting of General Synod members published.