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Police confirm they would have questioned Bishop Hubert Victor Whitsey if he was still alive

Church of England apologises to former victims of sexual offences

The Church of England has apologised to former victims after it was revealed that the former Bishop of Chester was due to be questioned over a string of sex abuse claims shortly before he died in 1987. Bishop Hubert Victor Whitsey, was accused of abuse by 10 victims, male and female, some of whom were children at the time. The[Read More…]

Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Ancient chancel law could force UK homeowners to pay church costs

Thousands of homeowners from across the UK may find themselves at the short end of a very thin wedge thanks to a little known law in which the church can literally force people to pay for their upkeep. It turns out that a little known chancel repair law dating back to the Middle Ages can allow churches to force anyone[Read More…]