02/05/2023
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York said today:
鈥淎s Meg Munn starts her role as Acting Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Board, we affirm our confidence in her and her ability to lead the Board鈥檚 important work. Working with the two existing Board members, Jasvinder Sanghera and Steve Reeves, she has agreed to bring forward options on the scope and terms of reference of a fully independent safeguarding board by the autumn of this year. The process will involve widespread consultation especially with survivors and with others in the Church. In addition, the Board have been asked to develop proposals for a process to appoint a permanent independent Chair and additional Board members.
鈥淢eg brings her experience of scrutiny of the Church鈥檚 safeguarding work in her role as Independent Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel since 2018. She also brings her previous experience as a senior safeguarding professional in local authorities and as a government minister and Member of Parliament. We look forward to welcoming all three members of the Board to the Archbishops鈥 Council next week.鈥