SEC not to pursue allegations against Bishop

On 8 September 2024, the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) announced that it had decided not to pursue allegations of bullying made against The Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, the Right Reverend Anne Dyer. Bishop Dyer was suspended in August 2022 and was due to face a disciplinary tribunal after three complaints were made against her. She has always denied the allegations of bullying.

The suspension has been lifted and she has said that she believes justice has been served. The Statement by the SEC is reproduced in full below, and the Procurators’ full Note of Reasons is available here. The BBC has summarized the findings here. Continue reading