William Temple safeguarding article: Foreword by Archbishop of York

Publication of lessons learnt review into Church of England’s handling of allegations against late Revd Graham Gregory

The Church of England is supporting this year’s Safeguarding Sunday, 10 October 2021.

A statement from National Safeguarding Team.

NEWS / Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).

Following a recent meeting with survivors of the abuse carried out by John Smyth QC, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has made the following the statement today: 

The Church of England has today published its detailed responses to the recommendations of the IICSA report from October.

Following the conviction of Robert Bailey last year and criticism of the reference supplied by the Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, the National Safeguarding Team, NST, carried out an investigation into the bishop’s conduct according to House of Bishops guidelines.

From Bishop Viv Faull, deputy lead safeguarding bishop and co-chair designate of the All Party Parliamentary Group on safeguarding in faith settings.

A new service providing vital support for survivors of church-related abuse has become operational.