The Church of England votes to boost oversight on abuse claims. Victims say it’s not enough
Members of the Church of England’s parliament have voted for more independent oversight of the way it handles abuse allegations.
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 of England General Synod backs safeguarding reforms
The General Synod has voted to transfer most of the Church of England's national safeguarding staff to a new independent body while keeping diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers as church employees.
Church of England vote 'a punch in the gut for victims' as Synod rejects independent safeguarding
The Church of England's governing body has voted against a fully independent safeguarding body for dealing with abuse cases.
Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding
Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’.
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 to increase oversight of abuse complaints - but stops short of creating independent body
The Church of England has voted to increase oversight of safeguarding measures - but stopped short of creating an independent body.
Church of England due to begin overhaul of safeguarding system
The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following several failures on dealing with abuse.
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.
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.
Church of England stops short of backing full independence in safeguarding
The Church of England on Tuesday stopped short of backing a fully independent safeguarding model to deal with abuse cases, voting instead for an alternative option that critics say does not go far enough to quell public alarm over several past scandals.
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