"The independent review emphasizes that had Justin Welby reported John Smyth to the police in 2013 upon learning of the abuses, Smyth could have faced justice. This lack of action raises serious questions about accountability within the church and highlights systemic failures surrounding the protection of vulnerable individuals from such predatory behavior."
"John Smyth was able to continue his abusive practices for decades due to a failure by Church of England figures to take immediate action upon discovering his misconduct. The review indicates that Smyth not only abused boys in the UK but also continued his predatory behavior in Zimbabwe and potentially South Africa, making the need for transparent church policies even more urgent."
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