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Over 100 Diocese of Chichester Priests Suspended

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Following a catalogue of child protection failings, a review of part-time and retired clergy ordered by the Archbishop of Canterbury has seen the Diocese of Chichester suspend more than one hundred Anglican priests in Sussex due to not ever having had, or not having had Criminal Records Bureau checks completed within the last five years. Originally broadcast on the BBC on Tuesday July 3rd, 2012. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-18698661