Complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury dismissed

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Matthew WeaverJanuary 8, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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An abuse complaint against Sarah Mullally, the incoming archbishop of Canterbury, has been dismissed by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. The complaint, filed in 2020, concerned Mullally's alleged mishandling of an abuse allegation dating back to 2014 while she was Bishop of London. The complainant, known as Survivor N, claimed Mullally breached disciplinary codes by sending a confidential email about the allegation to the accused priest. Cottrell's decision has drawn criticism, partly due to his own past handling of a separate case. Survivor N has the option to request an independent review of the dismissal within 14 days. Some members of the Church of England have called for a pause to Mullally's appointment as archbishop.

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General Synod 30% Lambeth Palace 40% Robert Thompson 40% Justin Welby 60% Survivor N ×570% diocese of London ×370% Stephen Cottrell ×580% Sarah Mullally ×990% Church of England ×290%

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