The matter of independence  in CofE safeguarding is never explained. What are the details or  is it merely a principle? It could so easily become a trojan horse.   

It would be helpful to see the data that supports Jones' #CSA claim. Yet data reveals #CSA is being under reported.

In Dame Cheryl Gillan's speech the word 'victim' is unused in stark contrast to the response from the Solicitor General who mistakenly used it in relation to this former pupil. As he has made very clear whenever necessary, he is a complainant not a victim. He is also an abusee, not a 'survivor.' These are statements of fact.

Dame Cheryl names names which enables us to now ensure there is less likelihood of a recurrence. The Minister's limp reply (which will follow) does not foster confidence that there is any intent to get the matter addressed. But we are now in a far better position to publish information and reveal the scale of the shortcomings in the criminal justice system that abusees can face.