Statement from the Bishop of Norwich following the publication of the Makin Review and resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

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Safeguarding Support

If you or anyone you know has been affected by reading the report and would like to talk to someone, please contact the Safeguarding Advisors for the Diocese of Norwich, Sue Brice and Peter Sayer. Call 01603 882345 Email: safeguarding@dioceseofnorwich.org

If you would like to get free advice which is independent from the Church of England, please call: 0300 303 1056 Email:  safespaces@firstlight.org.uk


The Makin Review

The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth was published on 7 November 2024.

The full review can be read here.

Following the publication of the report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher has sent a pastoral letter to clergy, licensed lay ministers, churchwardens and diocese staff, and released a press statement.


A Pastoral letter from the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher.

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A Press Statement from the Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher