The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth was published on 7 November 2024.
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher has released a press statement and a pastoral letter following the publication of the report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Please see both the statement and the letter below.
A pastoral letter from the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher
- If anyone has been affected by reading the report and would like to talk to someone, please contact the Safeguarding Advisors for the Diocese of Norwich, Sue Brice and Peter Sayer. Call 01603 882345 Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org
- If you would like to get free advice which is independent from the Church of England, please call: 0300 303 1056 Email: safespaces@firstlight.org.uk