Archbishop of York Clears Dame Sarah Mullally of Misconduct Allegations
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In a significant development, the Archbishop of York has decided against pursuing further disciplinary measures against Dame Sarah Mullally regarding a safeguarding complaint. This decision comes as she is on the cusp of becoming the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
The complaint was filed by an individual known as “Survivor N”, centering on Dame Mullally’s management of an abuse case during her tenure as Bishop of London. However, after a thorough examination, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell concluded that there was no misconduct on her part.
“After having very carefully reviewed the matter, I have determined that no further action will be taken in respect of this complaint,” Cottrell said. “Accordingly, I am entirely satisfied that there is no misconduct.”
Despite this ruling, Survivor N retains the option to appeal under the Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM), the Church of England’s procedure for addressing safeguarding issues.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the decision, Survivor N commented to Premier Christian News, labeling it a “blatant conflict of interest that Stephen Cottrell should judge a Clergy Discipline Measure complaint when he himself is the subject of a CDM complaint in the very same matter”.
In a related note, Survivor N reported that an accusation of sexual abuse they made against a member of the clergy in the Diocese of London is slated for investigation, with oversight by Bishop Jonathan Baker of Fulham.
Dame Sarah Mullally is poised to assume her new role as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, with her Confirmation of Election scheduled to take place at St Paul’s Cathedral on January 28.
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
