Church of England
7 reports indexed, newest first.
August 2026
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Tribunal upholds complaint against priest who failed to report Smyth disclosure
A disciplinary tribunal found Canon Andrew Cornes neglected his duties by not reporting a 1982 disclosure and imposed a conditional discharge.
June 2025
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Seven clergy to face discipline over Smyth abuse failures
An independent judge allowed seven of the ten complaints to proceed, while Carey and two others faced no further action.
February 2025
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Former Archbishop George Carey among clergy facing disciplinary review over Smyth
The National Safeguarding Team sought permission to bring out-of-time disciplinary cases against ten clergy named in the review.
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General Synod repents of safeguarding failures after Makin Review
The Synod approved a motion acknowledging failures and committing to strengthen safeguarding practice.
November 2024
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over Smyth case
Welby resigned, saying he took personal responsibility for failures identified by the Makin Review.
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Makin Review finds Church of England covered up John Smyth's abuse
The independent review concluded church officials knew of Smyth's abuse for decades and failed to report it, including after Archbishop Justin Welby was informed in 2013.
February 2017
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Channel 4 exposes abuse by evangelical camp leader John Smyth
Channel 4 reported decades-old allegations of violent abuse of young men by barrister John Smyth, linked to Christian camps, and a police investigation.