UNITED KINGDOM
Belfast Telegraph
11 MAY 2013
The Archbishop of York has said the Church of England treats child abuse allegations “with the utmost seriousness” as he confirmed he is setting up an independent inquiry into claims against a former cathedral dean.
Dr John Sentamu’s statement comes after his predecessor, Lord Hope of Thornes, denied suggestions he covered up allegations against Robert Waddington, a former Dean of Manchester Cathedral, who died from cancer five years ago.
The Times newspaper claimed Lord Hope, who was Archbishop of York between 1995 and 2005, was twice informed about allegations against Mr Waddington, who is said to have abused a chorister in Manchester in the 1980s and a schoolboy in Australia.
The paper said the former Archbishop spoke to Mr Waddington and banned him from taking services, but did not report him to the police.
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