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Duty to have due regard to House of Bishops Safeguarding Guidance

The Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 imposes a legal duty on the clergy, readers and lay workers, churchwardens and parochial church councils to “have due regard to guidance issued by the House of Bishops on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults”.

The Legal Office of the National Church Institutions, in consultation with the National Safeguarding Team, has issued an explanatory note with regard to this area, which can be viewed on the Safeguarding pages here and also by clicking here.

First published on: 27th February 2020
Page last updated: Wednesday 14th May 2025 11:50 AM
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