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.
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 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.
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 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.
Church of England's Safeguarding Dilemma: A Missed Opportunity for Reform?
The Church of England voted against a fully independent model for handling abuse cases, opting for a less stringent alternative. Critics argue this decision fails to address public concerns over past scandals.
Church of England accused of ‘punch in gut’ by abuse victims
The Church of England has been accused of delivering a “punch in the gut” to victims of abuse by voting to delay fully independent safeguarding.
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.
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Church of England bans non-alcoholic wine, gluten-free bread from communion: 'injustice'
The Church of England has officially affirmed that non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used as substitutes ...
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Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion
In papers published ahead of the Church’s General Synod, also known as its parliament ... overturn two settled positions in the Church of England. “First, that bread made with wheat and ...
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Why the Church of England says non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread isn't allowed in holy communion
Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. The general synod had been asked to consider using ...
Sisters ‘abused by vicar’ say Church of England must be ‘restructured root and branch’
They argue it is a business like any other that just happens to sell religion - and must be answerable to external scrutiny ...
Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening
The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.