Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault inquiry
Stephen Conway, the Bishop of Lincoln, has resigned from his position amid an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault allegation. He had been suspended from ministry in February when a "safeguarding complaint" was made, and the Church of England confirmed his resignation, stating that disciplinary procedures will continue.
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This event highlights the ongoing scrutiny and accountability within religious institutions regarding allegations of abuse, impacting public trust and the Church's efforts to address such issues.
Image caption, Stephen Conway, Bishop of Lincoln, has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegation
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Reverend Stephen Conway, has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into an allegation of sexual assault.
Conway's resignation, which will formally come into effect on 1 October, was confirmed in a statement from the Church of England.
"The complaint process is ongoing. Clergy remain subject to church disciplinary procedures following resignation or retirement," it said.
Conway had been suspended from ministry in February when a "safeguarding complaint" was made.
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