The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has commissioned INEQE Safeguarding Group to carry out an independent external review into serious safeguarding failures. The review, which is already under way, will be victim focused, with completion expected by early 2027.
This is the latest development following revelations late last year of significant safeguarding failings within the all-Ireland PCI, which has resulted in a criminal investigation, and Northern Ireland’s Charity Commission launching a statutory inquiry.
The Terms of Reference of the review have been agreed with the Charity Commission and broadly cover the PCI’s governance framework and safeguarding arrangements, including the adequacy of its safeguarding policies and their implementation.
