Church Abuse

Cartoon illustration of the Church of England’s General Synod chamber, shown in a wide, circular hall with tiered seating and a domed ceiling. At the top table sit two blindfolded archbishops, one male and one female, wearing red episcopal robes. Around the scene, six large magnifying glasses peer in from the edges, labelled Charity Commission, Parliament, Coroner, Police, Victims & Survivors, and Campaigners & Advocates, symbolising external scrutiny of the Synod proceedings.

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Charity Commission, General Synod, Parliament 8 February 2026

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

Two questions at this week’s General Synod expose a deeper problem: the Archbishops’ Council says it is still “identifying” what the Charity Commission expects of trustees. But those duties are long-established in law — and delay is no longer credible.

Archbishops' Council, Bishops, Blog, Briefings, Clergy Discipline, General Synod, Parliament 22 January 2026

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

Parliament approves Church of England legislation with the force of an Act — but cannot amend it, correct it, or always even publish its concerns.

That is not scrutiny.
It’s a constitutional defect.

Why the 1919 Act matters ⬇️

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Church Abuse

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

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

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