A recent report investigating sexual abuse within the Church of England has led to disciplinary actions against seven clergy members, including Bishop Paul Butler. The report, published in 2024, revealed long-standing abuse by John Smyth, a Christian camp leader, and documented how church officials were complicit by failing to act on the information they had. This investigation led to Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop. The Church's national safeguarding team will further evaluate the actions of the implicated clergy members under the Clergy Discipline Measure.
Seven Church of England clergy, including a bishop, face disciplinary action following a damning report on sexual abuse cover-ups, leading to Archbishop Welby’s resignation.
The independent investigation revealed decades of abuse by camp leader John Smyth, highlighting institutional negligence among clergy who were aware but chose to remain silent.
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