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.
Women bishops in spotlight in Church of England scandals
As the Church of England tackles the fallout from a series of sexual-abuse scandals, women bishops have been notably prominent and outspoken pushing for accountability and better safeguarding. Jane Richards,
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 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.
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.
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 to increase oversight of abuse complaints - but safeguarding won't be fully independent
The Church of England has voted to increase oversight of abuse complaints - but safeguarding will not be fully independent. Members of the General Synod, the Church's parliament, voted for the ...
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