The Church of England issued a Press Release on the independent Lessons Learnt Review (11 May 2023) into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam, extracts of which are reproduced below.
Published on 27 July 2023 was a statement from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, concerning Lord Sentamu following her meeting with him on 25 July; this expresses her concern with his public statement following the Learning Lessons Review and indicates that she does not feel able to grant him her Permission to Officiate within the Diocese of Newcastle, or delegate authority to him.