The Priest and the Pay-off
A priest assessed as posing a risk of βsignificant harmβ to children and young people was given a pay-off. What does this tell us about safeguarding in the Church of England?
Over three decades, a priest assessed as posing a risk of βsignificant harmβ to children and vulnerable people worked in the Church of England. But allegations against him didnβt stick, leading to him remaining in post until after he was offered a substantial pay-off. The surprising manner in which he finally left in 2022 raises serious questions about the judgement of Church leaders.
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Reporter: Aleem Maqbool
Producers: Steve Swann and Fergus Hewison
Technical Production: Richard Hannaford
Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Carl Johnston
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