“The Makin Review already made clear that information about Smyth\u2019s abuse was reported to the police (on a number of occasions) and to ACSA. ACSA\u2019s own review confirms today that they did receive this information from the Diocese of Ely in 2013. While they state that they have not found any evidence of abuse by Smyth within their churches, they do admit that the Diocese of Cape Town\u2019s communication of the danger which Smyth posed between when they were informed of that danger (2013) and when he died (2018) fell short of what the circumstances demanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This is sobering to read. I am glad both that ACSA rapidly commissioned their own review in response to the Makin Review, and that they are now transparent about its findings. We join them in penitence for the failings of our Churches and in redoubling our efforts to care for and listen to victims and survivors, and to take all necessary and possible steps to respond well to all allegations of abuse.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> The Panel of Inquiry into the Anglican Church of Southern Africa's handling of serial abuser John Smyth\u2019s presence in South Africa has noted a disturbing delay in fully implementing measures evolved over decades to grapple with abuse within the church
🔗https:\/\/t.co\/mHIeJRMche<\/a><\/p>— Cape Times (@CapeTimesSA) February 4, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>