The Church in Wales has joined with other Christian denominations in the country as well as expert and survivor organisations in a new forum to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and to ensure that all churches in Wales are safe places for them.
23 March 2016
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, set up by the British government to examine “whether public bodies and other non-state institutions have taken seriously their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse in England and Wales”, will investigate the Anglican Church as one of its first 12 investigations.
30 November 2015
The Church of England has spoken of its “deep shame and regret” this afternoon after a former diocesan bishop was sentenced to 36 months in prison after admitting a series of abuse offences against 18 young men.
07 October 2015
Aim to face up to past abuses, implement prevention measures at every level of church life
13 July 2015
Bishop of Newcastle says diocese is ‘determined’ to address past abuse in order to shape ‘healthy future’
23 June 2015
The Bishop of Durham has addressed an international conference on safeguarding within the Church. His speech asked the key question of how can we become the leaders in safeguarding
22 September 2014
The two Churches remain committed to joint working on safeguarding but "changes are needed in the light of new demands".
26 August 2014
[Church of England] Synod has voted to bring forward proposals for draft legislation to enable the Church of England to deal more effectively with safeguarding issues
12 February 2014