NEWS / Synod voted today that proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues be brought forward.

Summary of the various stages of the Synodical legislative process

Explanation of the three different types of Church of England legislation, their history, and where to find more information

In this blog post, the Chair of the Redress Project Board explains why the legislative process is needed and what people can expect from the draft Measure being brought to General Synod in November for "first consideration". 

Information about the ongoing review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011

New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals receive final approval by General Synod.

The Church of England’s CDM Working Group has published a progress report acknowledging the hurt experienced by many under the CDM process, and recommending that the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 is replaced with a new piece of legislation.

Recommendations would reduce the number of National Church Institutions

Information about legislation that covers parish reorganisation, including closing church buildings and finding new uses for them. 

NEWS / The General Synod today gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults - both by making the disciplinary processes under the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 more effective where safeguarding issues arise and by strengthening the Church's wider legal framework in relation to safeguarding in various ways.