Archbishops’ Council lies about GMC in battle for secret clergy discipline tribunals
To ensure continuing secrecy of Church of England tribunals, the Archbishops’ Council falsely states that GMC hearings are held in private.
General Synod
A look at Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s public “correction of the record”
If someone makes a public apology for “speaking incorrectly” but mis-states what actually happened when they did so, is the apology genuine?
Church Times’ exclusive confirms what everybody knows
Bishops want to continue running the Church’s safeguarding; while victims and their advocates want it taken out of bishops’ hands.
Shock news: surprise twist in Church of England move to independence in safeguarding
The outline agenda for the July group of sessions of the General Synod in York contains a shock announcement about plans for the Church of…
The continuing manipulation of General Synod by the Archbishops’ Council
Later today (Saturday, 24 February), members of the General Synod will debate the report by barrister Sarah Wilkinson, into the collapse of the “‘Independent’ Safeguarding…
General Synod: Further safeguarding obfuscation by the Archbishops’ Council
On Friday (23 February), members of General Synod will gather at Church House in Westminster for the first of five days of meetings – called…
An open memo to all members of the General Synod
To:All members of the General SynodFrom:Gavin Drakeformer member of the General Synod (Laity, Southwell and Nottingham)Date:24 January 2024Re:Safeguarding Reviews Dear Members of the General Synod,…