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.

Publication of blogs on national redress scheme 

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. 

Redress Project Board to give careful thought to eligibility criteria in light of Makin Report.

Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
 

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

Church of England response to BBC File on Four Programme relating to the David Tudor, a priest who was prohibited from ministry for life in October. 

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

Proposed details of the Church of England’s national redress scheme for survivors of Church-related abuse have been published today

Comment by Isobel Mitchell, Responsible Investment Analyst, Church Commissioners for England.