The Diocese will undertake a regular review of the implementation of the Safe Ministry Policy requirements in parishes.
The Bishop, an Assistant Bishop, an Archdeacon, the Professional Standards Committee, the Diocesan Chief Executive or the Director of Professional Standards may direct that an audit or review of the compliance with the Safe Ministry Policy in a parish and may direct how that audit or review will be undertaken.
The Diocese undertook a review of Professional Standards which reported in 2017.
The General Synod will conduct an audit of the Diocese in 2021.
Policy updated – 5 July 2020