Scolding Review: Actions and Recommendations [Video]

Diocese of St Albans: Action plan and recommendations in response to Scolding Review

The Diocese of St Albans has today published its action plan in response to the Independent Review into Soul Survivor led by Fiona Scolding KC, following our initial response of 26 September. This includes a series of changes to be implemented within the Diocese, alongside recommendations for the wider Church of England.

Today’s response is issued by the Senior Staff Team on behalf of the Diocese, following three months of engagement with diocesan governance bodies. We wish to repeat our heartfelt apology to all who were damaged by Mike Pilavachi’s appalling and abusive behaviour, and express our deep regret for the pain and distress endured. Working with the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team, we are reaching out individually to survivors and others affected by Mike Pilavachi’s actions.

The Scolding Review highlighted that our safeguarding systems were not sufficient to prevent harm or allow it to come to light sooner. The …