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Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Clergy Discipline 27 January 2026

When apology is refused and evidence is blurred: how the Church failed again

When given a clear opportunity to apologise, show lessons had been learned and provide moral leadership, Stephen Cottrell and Sarah Mullally chose to walk by on the other side. Read how safeguarding rhetoric collapses when Church leaders are confronted with real accountability.

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General Synod safeguarding report: a report written as if nothing has happened


Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Briefings, Clergy Discipline, General Synod, Parliament

Why the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 needs urgent review


Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Briefings, Clergy Discipline, General Synod, Parliament

The draft Clergy Conduct Measure: why approval without draft rules is untenable


Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Briefings, General Synod, Parliament

Why I am publishing background briefings – and why they matter


Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Charity Commission, Fine Words

Fine words, no change: What the diocesan responses to the Charity Commission really reveal


Editorial illustration of Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, based on a real photograph, set against imagery of Charity Commission official warnings and institutional breakdown, used to illustrate a blog post about safeguarding mismanagement.

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Charity Commission

Safeguarding, secrecy, and accountability: Why the Charity Commission’s warnings must be a turning point for the Church of England


Archbishops' Council, Clergy Discipline, General Synod, Parliament

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


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

Archbishops' Council, Blog 16 May 2025

Oh dear – here we go again!

Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding “watershed moment” to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?


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