Oxford theology student who posed as a public schoolboy to prey on young girls on Facebook – and questions about how he was allowed to abuse children for so long – Daily Mail

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  1. I’m not sure what they are trying to blame the church for. The report indicates that Wycliffe / London diocese spotted something was wrong. They reported it to the police and a decision not to prosecute was made. Non the less they advised him that he was not suitable for a pastoral role and his training was terminated and this was recorded in appropriate registers. He was employed in an administrative role. No indication is given of any failure in DBS/CRB procedures. No indication is given that he had any personal contact with under age girls in his job other than that which any member of a congregation has. No indication is given that he harmed anyone he came into contact in his employment.

    Facebook is with us and by and large is a good thing. The best protection is though education. Facebook could do more by sending advice to members who admit to being under 18

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