Church Abuse

Cartoon illustration of the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, crouching behind a large shield labelled “Standing Orders” as members of the General Synod approach with raised hands, papers, and question marks, symbolising attempts to question or hold him to account.

Bishops, Blog, General Synod 9 February 2026

Preaching accountability while closing the shutters

Last year, nearly a quarter of General Synod members voted against or withheld support for the Archbishop of York delivering a Presidential Address. Now Church leaders are changing the rules to make sure such challenges can’t happen again.

Archbishops' Council, Blog, Charity Commission, Clergy Discipline, Fine Words, General Synod 22 January 2026

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

The Archbishops’ Council publishes a safeguarding report “as if nothing has happened”.

After regulatory rebukes, reopened survivor complaints, and Parliament rejecting Church legislation — this is not ignorance. It is contempt.

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Church Abuse

Highlight continuing safeguarding failures by the Church of England and its Archbishops’ Council

Preaching accountability while closing the shutters

When the regulator comes knocking, the Archbishops’ Council puts on the blinkers

Delay and control: the problems with the Archbishops’ Council’s safeguarding plans

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell says he has been cleared — but the Tudor case is still under review

Authority invoked, lessons avoided: what the Archbishop of York’s statement still fails to confront

Stephen Cottrell’s own words — and why they fail basic safeguarding and legal tests

When “No Case To Answer” means no accountability: Why the Tudor decision exposes a safeguarding system beyond repair

Safeguarding and spin: An insider account worth reading

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

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