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 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.
Church of England Stalls Proposal to Overhaul Safeguarding System
The General Synod voted to transfer national staff overseeing abuse response to an external body but not parish and diocese officials
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.
Has the Church of England kicked independent safeguarding into the long grass?
It was a view, echoed by Rt Rev Joanne Grenfell, the Lead Bishop for Safeguarding, who told reporters, "We have missed the opportunity to say unequivocally to victims and survivors today that we hear their concerns about trust and confidence in the Church."
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.
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 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 sparks outcry by rejecting fully independent child safeguarding
The scandal-hit Church of England triggered an outcry Tuesday, after rejecting tough new rules for safeguarding children following a series of sexual abuse cases. The Church's governing body voted overwhelmingly to establish an independent central safeguarding team,
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Church missed opportunity to hear victims, says bishop
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‘Secretive, self-protective bishops’ must be forced to change, Church told ahead of crunch safeguarding vote
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