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The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) concluded its first hearing into the Anglican Church in England and Wales today (focusing on the diocese of Chichester as a case study).
The schedule for the second week of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, looking at the Church of England, has been published.
Publication of the interim report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, IICSA.
Safeguarding resources, for use in churches across the country, including Bible readings, prayers and suggested hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors, have been published today
IICSA has announced today further details into the Peter Ball hearing to be held 23-27 July 2018.
General Synod today voted to endorse key priorities for action on safeguarding, focusing on themes which came out of the first set of hearings, in March, by IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) into the ‘Anglican Church’.
Read the opening statement on behalf of the Archbishops’ Council as part of the IICSA hearing into Peter Ball.
Response to reports of the death of John Smyth from the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Peter Hancock, the Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop.
Report by leading barrister Sarah Wilkinson into the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
Following the establishment of the National Safeguarding Team in 2015 - replacing a 0.5 national post - the Archbishops' Council has recently reviewed its structure and after consultation will be advertising for a Director of Safeguarding.