Archbishop of York John Sentamu is setting up an independent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse made against a Church of England cleric.
A former Archbishop of York has denied being negligent by failing to notify police when made aware of the claims.
Dr Sentamu’s office said the probe would look “specifically into the issues surrounding the reports” and the findings would be made public.
It said child abuse allegations were treated “with the utmost seriousness”.
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(BBC) Inquiry into CofE cleric abuse claim set up
Archbishop of York John Sentamu is setting up an independent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse made against a Church of England cleric.
A former Archbishop of York has denied being negligent by failing to notify police when made aware of the claims.
Dr Sentamu’s office said the probe would look “specifically into the issues surrounding the reports” and the findings would be made public.
It said child abuse allegations were treated “with the utmost seriousness”.
Read it all and there is more here.