Statement on publication of ISB annual report 

Publication of National Safeguarding Panel annual report for 2020.

The INEQE Safeguarding Group has today published its first annual report into the independent audit work looking at safeguarding arrangements within Church of England dioceses and cathedrals.

Safe Spaces is planned as a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse across the Church of England and the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

The Church of England is supporting the international campaign for 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence, as newly released figures show that there has been a 37% increase in reports of domestic abuse to diocesan safeguarding advisers over the past three years (2019-2021).

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA, has today published its report into the Anglican Church.

NEWS / The Church of England has published today its response to IICSA’s report.

REPORT / Safeguarding Data Report Published

Following the publication (Oct 6) of its overarching IICSA report, the Church’s national governing bodies have all endorsed a motion apologising to victims and survivors and committing to urgently implementing the six IICSA recommendations. There will be a particular focus on independent safeguarding and redress for survivors and victims

A statement from the Church of England on IICSA’s Child Migration Report.