Jersey church abuse complaint report ‘should be made public’

UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News

Politicians have urged Jersey’s chief minister to push for the publication of a report into an abuse complaint handled by the island’s Anglican Dean.

The review into how the complaint was dealt with found no action should be taken against any clergy members.

Last month, the Bishop of Winchester said the findings would not be made public on legal advice.

Jersey’s Chief Minister Ian Gorst said he expected that once the report had been finalised it would be released.

Former High Court judge Dame Heather Steel, who led the review, is currently working on a final report for the diocese.

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