The woman at the centre of an investigation into abuse within the Diocese of Winchester says she wants it to stop. Known only as HG she's told her local BBC station it could damage her further. The Diocese ordered the independent investigation after the complaint of abuse and how it was handled. Revd Peter Ould is a Church of England priest and blogger who's been following the case closely. He told Premier's News Hour many are questioning why this is taking place when the Diocese didn't receive an official complaint:
The Bishop of Winchester, Rt Revd Tim Dakin has given Premier a statement in response to HG's comments.
He said:
"It is very clear that HG's experience in Jersey was a deeply upsetting one and that she feels that her complaint at the time was not properly handled.
"Safeguarding the vulnerable is one of the key responsibilities of the Church and we must ensure that we have the right policies and processes in place to handle such matters sensitively.
"Undertaking these independently led inquiries now is absolutely about ensuring that the Diocese and the Church fully understands HG's case, informing what we can do in the future to help vulnerable people feel protected.
"I recognize that this has been a difficult process, for HG above all else, but the safeguarding of the vulnerable is too important a duty for this Diocese and the wider Church of England to ignore."