Read safeguarding news and views from the National Safeguarding Team.

general synod debate on the Makin Review, published in November, which looked at the Church's handling of the horrendous abuse by the late John Smyth

Statement provided in response to an item on Channel 4 news this evening about the Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath.

Archbishops' Council report debate and presentation by chair of audit committee

Redress scheme will be run independently of the Church

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.

Short Summary of September 2020 meeting

IICSA statement from national safeguarding director

Summary of July meeting of National Safeguarding Steering Group 

NEWS / The Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham today announced the appointment of a new full-time National Safeguarding Adviser for the Church of England.