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The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) concluded its first hearing into the Anglican Church in England and Wales today (focusing on the diocese of Chichester as a case study).
At its April meeting General Synod unanimously approved the draft Safeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure which strengthens and clarifies the obligation to follow safeguarding guidance.
New safeguarding practice review policy approved by General Synod
The Revd Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints Cottenham, in Ely Diocese has been appointed to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel as a parish clergy member.
The final stages for publishing a National Register of Clergy, to strengthen safeguarding in the Church of England, are now underway.
A resource to help local churches do some theological thinking around safeguarding has been published today by the Faith and Order Commission (FAOC), in response to a request by the lead bishop for safeguarding, the Rt Rev Paul Butler.
General Synod votes to enact IICSA recommendation on Diocesan Safeguarding Officers
NEWS / Responding Well to Domestic Abuse: Policy and Practice Guidance
The National Safeguarding Team, NST, has been updated on its complaint against the Reverend Mike Pilavachi, under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting