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He spoke about thresholds and thereby managed to sidestep any response on #MR and CTI let him. A pulled punch, and he ignored empirical evidence which reveals #MR in #RA's of known and suspected abuse is a vital component of a functioning child protection system.

There is so much to unpick in his reply that it's challenging to know where to start. Instead we will summarise in a posting on our website in a CofE summary www.mandatenow.org.uk

That Bishop Warner relies on the absurd consultation documents (missing key empirical #MR research) and the outcome from 'reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect' to support his 'no #MR' stance reveals the bankruptcy of his position. See our comment on it here : https://goo.gl/8v3deM Our detailed review of Government's response coming shortly.

And if it exists, why would he not want MR legislation introduced? Given the dysfunctional state of CofE safeguarding policies which we reviewed here: https://goo.gl/38q4wr - the church seems happier with chaos. Why?

Dr Bursell wants mandatory reporting.  Perhaps the CofE, which has 'U' turned on the introduction of MR.

Government rejection of MR has nothing to do with child protection as you will hear. We posted an article in March 2015 : 'Successive Govts Flee Mandatory Reporting on the Mistaken Grounds of Cost,' which set out the absurd reasoning for the Government's refusal to introduce well designed MR for Regulated Activities.

On Day 2 another call for the introduction of Mandatory Reporting, the day after Govt formally rejected it.

Again, another appeal for the introduction of MR in Regulated Activities.  #Our proposals for this are here :  https://goo.gl/pEbq9L

Significant mention of essential need for #MR and the review of CofE safeguarding policies undertaken by Mandate Now  - available here : https://goo.gl/38q4wr

Church of England Safeguarding is Dysfunctional and Can Have No Reliance Placed Upon It | A Review by Mandate Now || https://goo.gl/38q4wr

Bishop Alan Wilson is the Bishop of Buckingham.

Press attendance was limited but this audio is courtesy of Graham McGarry of BBC Radio Stoke who was permitted to attend.  Bowler and fellow directors faced their first questions on issues at the club since their former youth coach was jailed last week for 30 years at Liverpool crown court for sexually abusing 12 junior players while at Crewe and Manchester City.  Read more here : https://goo.gl/q...

He expressed himself clearly, and those who have been through the mill of the criminal justice system will understand every word. One could speculate which school but really, does it matter?

After three weeks the problem of late disclosure to the legal representatives of core participant of survivors persists.

Roles of COPCA and CSAS had only an advisory role. Shearer and Child recommend legislation but the structure of the proposal needs very significant clarification whereupon we will be able to comment. 

So few people appreciate how undemanding the child protection framework is for these critically important Regulated Activities. Ms Gallafent suggests many more in the catholic church need to be consulted about mandatory reporting (the confessional issue) and other related safeguarding matters including the Bishops Conference of England and Wales. In fact many things need to be addressed by IICSA,...

Mr Kelly informs the inquiry that Ampleforth endorses the introduction of #MR. Furthermore he says that Ampleforth meets current safeguarding standards. Good, but national minimum standards present a low hurdle.

Recommendations include : Clear Church legislation - is that not an oxymoron? Strengthening national catholic safeguarding organisation with an investigatory role. Central register of EBC monks - and mandatory reporting of all safeguarding concerns - to the English Benedictine Congregation. This does appear to be the retention of the status quo, an exercise in self-policing and place all Regulated...

Mr Chapman suggests EBC is incapable of self-governance. Recommends - failure to report offence without exception for confession, failure to protect offence, extension of 'position of trust' which currently exists under the sexual offences Act 2005 - new body to enforce child protection. Additionally wants review of powers and operation of the Charity Commission.

Compelling and well reasoned argument. #MR had a sense of déjà vu in many places, but empirical evidence supports his calls. The publication of the Royal Commission report last night will also assist IICSA reach a conclusion on how the culture must be changed in these settings.

Adrian Child, former Assistant Director/Acting Director of COPCA and Director of its successor, the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service until 2015.