On 28 August 2025, the House of Survivors issued a Press Release, reproduced below, in relation to the recent data breach by Kennedys Law LLP. This was updated on 3 September with the release of a further statement which commented that if left unaddressed, the Redress Scheme might be delayed by another one to two years – particularly if the Church reconvened the Redress Scheme Board to negotiate with new law firms.

The HoS is urging the Church to work with Kennedys to reassure all survivors that the Scheme is going ahead, will be closely monitored by an oversight committee with survivor input, and that both Kennedys and the Church will seek quickly and proactively to put things back on track. Continue reading →