The Church of England has reported that General Synod voted unanimously to endorse the its response to the five recommendations from IICSA, and urged its national safeguarding steering group to work towards a more fully survivor-centred approach to safeguarding, including arrangements for redress for survivors. A copy of the Press Release is reproduced below.

Overwhelming support for Synod safeguarding motion

12/02/2020

General Synod voted unanimously today to endorse the Church’s response to the five recommendations from IICSA and urged its national safeguarding steering group to work towards a more fully survivor-centred approach to safeguarding, including arrangements for redress for survivors. Continue reading →