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Archbishop of York Cleared in Abuse Priest Case
The tribunal found no misconduct by Archbishop Cottrell despite errors in handling priest Tudor’s case; Tudor was banned from ministry for life after admitting abuse.
- On Jan 29, Sir Stephen Males, the Church-appointed president of tribunals, cleared Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, of misconduct in a ruling published Thursday.
- Because Cottrell lacked authority to suspend Tudor, the tribunal noted area dean appointments in 2013 and 2018 were the most serious allegations but did not meet misconduct threshold.
- Records show David Tudor, priest, admitted sexual misconduct and was banned for life in 2024 after abuse involving two girls, following a quashed 1988 conviction and jail term for assaulting three girls.
- The tribunal decision means Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will not face disciplinary action, while survivors described the ruling as 'disgusted and appalled' and said it 'sends a deeply troubling message about accountability.'
- Advocates say the case underscores calls for reform as the Church, central to 85 million Anglicans worldwide, hopes to move forward under Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, despite a prior decision by Dame Sarah Mullally's being judged 'plainly wrong'.
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Church of England's No 2 cleared over handling of abuse case
The Church of England's second most senior cleric, Stephen Cottrell, was cleared of misconduct by an investigating judge over his handling of a priest who had committed sexual abuse, documents showed on Thursday.
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Archbishop of York will not face action over handling of abuse case
Stephen Cottrell was criticised for not acting quickly over priest David Tudor.
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