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.

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.

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.

Statement from lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell on the independent report published today from Fiona Scolding KC, commissioned by Soul Survivor, into the Mike Pilavachi case.

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

The National Safeguarding Team, NST, has been updated on its complaint against the Reverend Mike Pilavachi, under the Clergy Discipline Measure.

Summary of business from May National Safeguarding Steering Group