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COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.
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.
We have been made aware of a complaint to the Charity Commission and of course will cooperate fully with any future process, because we are absolutely committed to the importance of safeguarding throughout the life of the Church of England.
Update from National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG, January meeting
General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting
STATEMENT / Protocols and practice guidance for the Church of England’s Past Cases Review 2, (PCR2) have been published today.
Report on National Safeguarding Steering Group meeting January 2023
The independent report into the Church's handling of its 2007-9 Past Cases Review, PCR, has been published today.
STATEMENT / Archbishops Council IICSA Opening Statement
Past Cases Review 2: Publication of National Safeguarding Team’s Executive Summary