Justin Welby admits he ‘got it wrong’ over church sex abuse allegations
Justin Welby officially stepped down from the role last month (Neil Turner/Lambeth Palace/PA) (PA Media) - Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby admitted to mishandling child sex abuse allegations, particularly those against serial abuser John Smyth.
- He acknowledged his failure to follow proper procedures, attributing it to the overwhelming number of cases he faced at the time.
- A review revealed that Smyth might have been brought to justice sooner if Welby had reported him to the police five years earlier.
- Welby resigned in November, expressing shame over the Church Of England's historical safeguarding failures.
- He cautioned against rushing to judgment regarding public figures facing controversies and resignation calls.
