""While his abuse allegations against a member of clergy were fully dealt with by the Diocese of London, it is clear that a different complaint he subsequently made against me personally in 2020 was not properly dealt with," she said in a statement. "I am seeking assurance that processes have been strengthened to ensure any complaint that comes into Lambeth Palace is responded to in a timely and satisfactory manner.""
"Church authorities said the complaint about her was initially made to Lambeth Palace - the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury - in 2020, but was not followed up due to "administrative errors and an incorrect assumption about the individual's wishes". They said Dame Sarah was not told of the complaint at the time it was made. She is due to take office on 28 January and said the victim had been "let down"."
Dame Sarah Mullally is accused of improperly handling a complaint against a priest while serving as Bishop of London. The complaint was made to Lambeth Palace in 2020 but was not followed up because of administrative errors and an incorrect assumption about the individual's wishes. Dame Sarah was not told of the complaint at the time. The complainant reported serious mental-health impact and said Bishop Sarah contacted the accused priest, breaching disciplinary protocols. Lambeth Palace says the complaint against her was not formally dealt with and that officials assumed the complainant no longer wished to proceed without seeking confirmation. Lambeth Palace has written to the complainant to outline next steps.
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