Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding
The Church of England's governing body has rejected a fully independent safeguarding model for dealing with abuse cases. Synod members instead adopted an alternative model, which was described as a "way forward in the short term" ahead of a move to full independence in the future.
Scandal-hit Church of England to vote on safeguarding overhaul
The Church of England on Tuesday prepared to vote on overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent, seeking to restore confidence following several failures in dealing with abuse. The Church's ruling body - the General Synod - was set to vote on two different safeguarding models at a meeting in London,
Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’
A Church of England vote which delays fully independent safeguarding has been branded a “punch in the gut” for victims of abuse. Representatives of survivors said the outcome was “incredibly disappointing” and showed the Church had decided to “keep it in the family”.
Church of England repents for safeguarding failures
There was a sense in the chamber that the Church of England has finally recognised the seriousness of the harm that has been done to those whose cries for help have been ignored.
Church of England ‘broken’ after abuse scandal says lead safeguarding bishop
In her address to the Synod, Bishop Grenfell highlighted the work being done by the Church of England to reform safeguarding procedures, including funding “safe spaces” jointly with the Catholic Church of England and Wales to provide emotional support to victims of church-based abuse.
General Synod to gather amid ‘unprecedented crisis’ for the Church of England
THE Church of England’s General Synod is set to gather on Monday for the first time since the archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation, at what has been described as a time of “unprecedented crisis.”
Church of England Faces Critical Vote on Independent Safeguarding System
The Church of England is set to vote on establishing an independent safeguarding system after past failures in handling abuse cases. This vote comes amid ongoing public trust issues, with models being considered for structural changes.
Church of England Due to Begin Overhaul of Safeguarding System
Under the new safeguarding proposals, one model transfers most of the staff employed by the National Safeguarding Team (NST) in the Archbishops' Council to an external body, while
Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England
The Synod is sitting for its first session since the resignation of the archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, after safeguarding failures. He quit after pressure following a revi
Sisters ‘abused by vicar’ say Church of England must be ‘restructured root and branch’
They argue it is a business like any other but just happens to sell religion - and must be answerable to external scrutiny ...
Bishop of Warrington's message as Church of England 'rocked' by controversy
The Rt Rev John Perumbalath announced his resignation on January 30 - two days after a Channel 4 News investigation reported ...
Church’s parliament urged to back independent safeguarding to ‘restore trust’
The Church of England must choose to make its safeguarding processes independent to “restore trust” among abuse survivors, its parliament has heard ahead of a significant vote on the issue. General ...
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Church of England bans non-alcoholic wine, gluten-free bread from communion: 'injustice'
The Church of England has officially affirmed that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used as substitutes when taking communion after clergy asked to end the injustice to those unable ...