UNITED KINGDOM
Christian Today
Harry Farley JUNIOR STAFF WRITER 16 May 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury has offered a full apology to victims of clerical sex abuse
The Bishop of Crediton, Sarah Mullally, will present an action plan to the Church of England’s House of Bishops in York, according to the Guardian. In it she will recommend that bishops’ local power be curtailed so that a consistent, nationwide response can be implemented.
The Archbishop of Canterbury asked Mullally to compile the report amid accusations the Church continued to ignore or even bully those who came forward with allegations of sex abuse.
One victim who has raised his right to anonymity said he experienced “enduring harassment, vilification and intimidation” from senior clergy when he tried to speak about his experiences.
The Church of England’s devolved structure means each bishop retains control over the systems in their diocese. It is as yet unclear whether the House of Bishops will accept the reduction in control proposed by Mullally’s report.
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