Independent report into the Church’s handling of Peter Ball case June 23, 2017 by Fulcrum An Abuse of Faith the independent report by Dame Moira Gibb into the Church's handling of the Bishop Peter Ball case, has been published today. Peter Ball was convicted in 2015 of misconduct in public office and indecent assaults against teenagers and young men. The report was commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, following the conviction. Church of England website 23 June 2017 FulcrumShareTweetShare