Statement on retired Bishop of Gloucester, Rt Revd Michael Perham

Today Lambeth Palace released the following Statement

Statement in relation to the Rt Revd Michael Perham, retired Bishop of Gloucester.

Monday 11th May 2015

Following a police investigation concerning Bishop Michael Perham last year, which resulted in no further action, the matter was reviewed by the Church of England in accordance with its national safeguarding policy. With the full co-operation of the Bishop an independent risk assessment has been satisfactorily completed and as a result Bishop Michael will be able to take up Ministry in retirement, and the postponed farewells for him in Gloucester can now take place.

We will be making no further comment on this matter.

This was followed by a response from Bishop Michael and from the Gloucester Diocese, Continue reading