Statement in relation to the Rt Revd Michael Perham, retired Bishop of Gloucester.
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 is the full statement on the Archbishop of Canterbury's website. 11 May 2015
