Archbishop Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Child Abuse Suffering
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his deep sorrow over the suffering of child abuse victims while under the care of the Church of England.
by Maria Mackay
Posted: Saturday, April 28, 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his deep sorrow over the suffering experienced in child abuse cases involving the Church of England after a former choirmaster was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison this week for abusing boys in his care.

Peter Halliday, 62, formerly a choirmaster in Farnborough, Hampshire, admitted indecently assaulting boys under his care between 1985 and 1990. He was sentenced by Winchester Crown Court to two-and-a-half years in jail on Thursday and ordered to pay £2,000 to each of his three victims.

Dr Williams said that the Church had developed greater awareness and expertise, and had stringent procedures in place, but that vigilance was crucial. the rest