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The Malta Independent
Scicluna confirms TMIS story: Andrew Azzopardi signed Safeguarding Commission contract this week
Apostolic Administrator Charles Scicluna today confirmed that Andrew Azzopardi, who currently heads the English FA’s safeguarding team, will be appointed to lead the Curia’s new Safeguarding Commission, which will deal with alleged sexual abuse cases.
The Malta Independent on Sunday was the first to reveal that Mr Azzopardi will lead the commission last week.
Speaking on RTK, Mgr. Scicluna said Mr Azzopardi signed his contract with the Curia earlier this week and will start working with the commission once his completes his current contract with the FA. The other members of the team will be named shortly. The Bishop said Mr Azzopardi has the necessary background and experience in this field and said the Safeguarding Commission will start functioning in January.
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