UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News
A former Archbishop of York has resigned from his church role after a report criticised his handling of child abuse allegations.
A report by Judge Sally Cahill QC said Lord Hope of Thornes failed to follow policy and take advice after he was informed of complaints against a cathedral dean.
Lord Hope stepped down as Archbishop of York in 2005.
He became parish priest in Ilkley and was made a honorary assistant bishop.
The report published last week outlined failures by the Church of England to respond properly to allegations of sex abuse against the late Robert Waddington, who was Dean of Manchester between 1984 and 1993.
Judge Cahill said Lord Hope’s actions meant “opportunities were missed” to start an investigation which might have led to a prosecution.
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