General Synod today voted in support of next steps on safeguarding independence as outlined in a paper presented to Synod from the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell.

Statement from lead safeguarding bishop, Joanne Grenfell on the independent report published today from Fiona Scolding KC, commissioned by Soul Survivor, into the Mike Pilavachi case.

Churches across the country are encouraged to mark Safeguarding Sunday on November 17. 

Former chief crown prosecutor appointed as the independent chair of National Safeguarding Panel.

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

Summary of business from May National Safeguarding Steering Group 

Update from September meeting of the National Safeguarding Steering Group 

On Tuesday 9th July General Synod debated the revised Abuse (Redress) Measure that will, once it comes into effect, make legal provision for the creation of the Redress Scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse. 

General Synod approves next steps for national redress scheme at its November 2023 sitting 

General Synod has voted to approve the Safeguarding and Learning Development Framework as a Code of Practice which sets out details of the Church’s safeguarding learning pathways, for the next three years.