The article highlights The Independent's commitment to vital reporting on current issues, including reproductive rights and safeguarding failures within the Church of England. A significant focus is on Lord George Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, who is facing disciplinary action due to the Makin report detailing negligence regarding past abuse cases in the Church. The article underscores the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of public donations in enabling continued coverage of pressing social matters.
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Lord George Carey, who still sits in the upper chamber, was named in the Makin review, which concluded abuse carried out for decades by Christian camp leader John Smyth was known about and not acted upon by various people within the Church.
A former archbishop of Canterbury is among a number of clergy facing possible disciplinary action over safeguarding failures after an abuse report which prompted Justin Welby's resignation.
The Makin report said Lord Carey had been informed of Smyth's abuse and been sent a copy of a previous report into it 'but he denies seeing it' .
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