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| Coe to Tighten up Child Protection Procedures
The Itv
July 7, 2013
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-07-07/coe-to-tighten-up-child-protection-procedures/
The Church of England's ruling General Synod has given its backing for a programme of changes designed to tighten up child protection procedures and prevent further scandals.
It comes after a formal apology for past child abuse.
They include:
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Removing the 12-month limit for bringing complaints under the Clergy Discipline Measure for complaints alleging sexual abuse.
Clergy who have been defrocked or suspended, or who have no licence or permission to officiate, would also be prevented from robing or wearing clerical vestments in church under the proposals.
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