General Synod, Church of England and national safeguarding

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.
Church of England General Synod votes against independent safeguarding body
Members of the Church of England’s General Synod have voted against a plan to independently manage safeguarding.
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 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 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.
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.
Bishop reveals his concerns following Church's vote on safeguarding
Bishop of Blackburn reveals his concerns following Church's vote on safeguarding. A Church of England vote which delays fully independent safeguarding has been branded a "punch in the gut" for victims of abuse.
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No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion
Sources have been reporting that C of E leaders put the kibosh on NA Eucharist wine and GF bread or wafers. But there’s a ...
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Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England
Synod members will have the chance to speak about the Makin report and “ask those in leadership roles across the Church of England to redouble work to implement best safeguarding practice in ...
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 ...