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.
Church of England meets amid 'crisis' over abuse scandals
The Church of England's elected governing body began a week-long meeting in London on Monday, after an "unprecedented crisis" triggered by a number of sexual abuse scandals.
UK: Church of England meets following series of sexual abuse scandals
The Church of England’s elected governing body is set to begin a week-long meeting on Monday in response to what has been described as an “unprecedented crisis” caused by multiple sexual abuse scandals.
Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England
Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to Synod, following reviews in recent years by former chairwoman of the national Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) Professor Alexis Jay, and barrister Sarah Wilkinson.
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.
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 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.
Bishop reveals his concerns following Church's vote on safeguarding
Bishop of Blackburn reveals his concerns following Church's vote on safeguarding. A Church of England vote which delays fully independent safeguarding has been branded a "punch in the gut" for victims of abuse.
Bishop of Blackburn calls for change after 'scandals' in Church of England
The Bishop of Blackburn said it has been “an incredibly difficult period” for the Church of England after allegations of assault.
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Church of England due to begin overhaul of safeguarding system
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - 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 ...