This briefing examines the Archbishops’ Council’s latest proposals for independent safeguarding, set out in GS 2429, and assesses them against the commitments, expectations, and regulatory ...

on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 11.00 am by Peter Owen categorised as Opinion Gavin Drake Church Abuse Delay and control: the problems with the Archbishops’ Council’s safeguarding plans ...

The Church Times recently reported: President of Tribunals finds no case to answer for Archbishop of York in David Tudor case. The full decision by Sir Stephen Males is here. (Also his supplementary ...

The Prime Minister’s Office has announced that the next Bishop of Ely is to be the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, currently suffragan Bishop of Jarrow. Ely diocese has this item about the appointment and ...

Michelle Burns Guarding the Flock I Was a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: When a PR Firm Controls the Narrative, Truth Becomes Optional ...

Peter Adams Talking Peace If the far right have parked their tanks on our front lawn, we need to get out and start the conversation!

“An institution that is marred by scandal and division needs to prioritise ethical thinking and acting” ...

Opinion – 29 November 2025 on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 11.36 am by Peter Owen categorised as Opinion Helen King ViaMedia.News Safeguarding: How Can We “Learn Lessons” From the Read Sisters’ Case?

Mark Clavier Well-Tempered 10 Lessons from 30 Years of Being a Priest ...

Opinion – 22 November 2025 on Saturday, 22 November 2025 at 11.00 am by Peter Owen categorised as Opinion Charlie Bell ViaMedia.News What Does it Mean to be Anglican in a Post-colonial Communion? Ruth ...

Last week Chanel 4 broadcast a two-part documentary See No Evil about serial abuser John Smyth. It can be viewed online here, and there is this introduction: Serial abuser John Smyth’s wife speaks for ...