Justin Welby's tenure as the Archbishop of Canterbury was marred by the Church of England’s failure to address historical sexual abuse scandals, particularly involving John Smyth.
A major review concluded that the Church of England was aware of John Smyth's abuses yet failed to act appropriately, damaging trust and retraumatizing the victims.
Survivors of John Smyth's abuse expressed feelings of retraumatization due to the Church's mishandling of their cases, emphasizing the long-lasting impact of the abuse.
The church has announced new measures aimed at preventing future abuse scandals, but the implementation and effectiveness of these measures remain in question.
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