Church of England Paid Off Priest Deemed Risk to Children

Canon Andrew Hindley received a six-figure settlement despite repeated allegations and risk assessments over a 30-year period.

Canon Hindley was subject to five police investigations for alleged sexual misconduct but faced no charges.
The Church of England offered him £240,000 to retire, with the final amount undisclosed due to non-disclosure agreements.
Senior clergy and safeguarding officials expressed long-standing concerns about Hindley's behavior.
Risk assessments over the years consistently indicated Hindley posed a potential risk to minors.
The Church acknowledged systemic failures and apologized to abuse survivors for being let down.