Ex-priest has further child abuse complaint upheld
Summary
A Church of England tribunal upheld a new complaint against ex-priest David Tudor for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in the 1980s. Tudor had previously admitted to abusing other girls. The Church is reviewing its handling of the case.Key Facts
- A tribunal found that David Tudor abused a 15-year-old girl when he was a priest in Surrey in the 1980s.
- Tudor was banned from ministry for life in October 2024 after admitting to abusing two girls in the 1980s.
- He was initially convicted of indecent assault in 1988, but the conviction was later quashed.
- Despite restrictions, Tudor held various Church positions, such as rector and honorary canon.
- Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, quit after it was revealed he supported Tudor.
- Current Church leaders, like Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, faced criticism over the management of the case.
- The Church of England postponed the deadline for a safeguarding review due to new police information.
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