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. 

New working group will bring together theologians, Church leaders and safeguarding professionals.

Bishop of Huddersfield, Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop said: “An independent investigation into allegations that the Dean, Martyn Percy, failed to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities has concluded the Dean acted entirely appropriately in each case.

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

Meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group, NSSG, March 2023

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. 

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

COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.

Publication of lessons learnt review into Church of England’s handling of allegations against late Revd Graham Gregory

NEWS / The outcomes of four pilot independent audits into safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England have been published today.