Mullally faces complaint over handling of allegation

CHURCH of England authorities are considering a complaint against the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.

- JESSICA COATES

Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally

The Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally, who is due to take office on January 28 and was formerly Bishop of Crediton, has been accused of improperly handling a complaint against a priest in London, where she currently serves as bishop.

Lambeth Palace officials said the complaint was initially made in 2020, but was not followed up on, due to “administrative errors and an incorrect assumption about the individual's wishes”.

Dame Sarah was not informed of the complaint at the time, church authorities confirmed.

A palace spokesman said church authorities had written to the complainant - known as N - to outline the next steps.