Smyth survivors sue Church of England

Please note: This article contains references to abuse.

Several victims of the late John Smyth are suing the Church of England, a year after the seismic Makin Report into his abuse of at least 115 children and young men over five decades. Some of them later attempted suicide.

The claimants are seeking compensation, a full apology and a full independent review. They allege that senior clergy and church officers orchestrated a cover-up that enabled Smyth to continue abusing boys for decades.