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NEWS / The Court of Appeal has upheld the freedom of clergy to be office holders rather than employees with its judgement in the case regarding former Worcestershire vicar, Mark Sharpe.
Statements from Bishop Stephen, Archbishop Justin and the National Safeguarding Team.
Meg Munn, former MP and Government Minister, with a professional background in child and adult safeguarding issues, has been appointed as the first independent chair of the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel, (NSP).
Guidelines for the Professional Conduct of the Clergy - Appendix 3
Statement from Church of England lead bishop on concerns raised by former Dean of Christ Church, Dr Martyn Percy.
IICSA statement from national safeguarding director
Safeguarding data has been published today taken from annual safeguarding returns, collected by dioceses in 2018 and sent to the National Safeguarding Team.
The General Synod today gave final approval to a package of proposals intended to take further the process of making the Church a safer place for children and vulnerable adults.
Statement on Chair of Independent Safeguarding Board from lead safeguarding bishop
COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.