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  • 12 January 2026 | Why are clergy discipline tribunals still exempt from the Freedom of Information Act?
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Archbishops' Council, Clergy Discipline, General Synod, Parliament 12 January 2026

Why are clergy discipline tribunals still exempt from the Freedom of Information Act?

Clergy Discipline Tribunals remain exempt from FOIA—it’s time to demand transparency in church justice.

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An outline image of King Charles in a church, alongside the text "King Charles III stands with survivors. It's time for the Church of England to follow his lead."

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Follow the leader


The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell wearing a purple clerical shirt and dog collar with a suit

Archbishops' Council, Blog

Oh dear – here we go again!


Clive Billenness, wearing a grey suit, speaking at the General Synod

Archbishops' Council, Blog, General Synod

In memory of Clive Billenness


Church of England bishops outside York Minster

Bishops, Blog, Charity Commission, General Synod, Parliament

An open letter to the Church of England’s Diocesan Bishops: General Synod and Safeguarding


An AI generated cartoon image of a bishop with a Pinocchio nose eating a pork pie

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, General Synod

More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell


Bishops, Fine Words

For God’s sake, Stephen Cottrell: Go. And go Now!


Archbishops' Council, Blog, Charity Commission, General Synod

Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties


Archbishop Stephen Cottrell in gold robes and mitre addressing a congregation, as he is surrounded by seated bishops and clergy

Archbishops' Council, Blog, Fine Words

Shhh!  Silence from the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell


Marsha de Cordova MP wearing a red jacket holding a folder as she speaks in the House of Commons

Blog, Church Commissioners, Parliament 17 January 2025

Safeguarding: Second Church Estates Commissioner holds Church of England feet to the fire

Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.


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