Welby's Speech Criticized by Abuse Victims

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Church abuse victims 'disgusted' by Justin Welby's speech

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said a head had to roll after a review criticised failings in handling of the scandal.

But abuse victims say they were "dismayed" and "disgusted" by the speech.

They say it made no mention of any remorse for survivors and struck too "frivolous" a tone with jokes.

Independent Makin review found Welby "could and should" have reported child abuser John Smyth to police.

An announcement earlier this week confirmed the bishop Jo Bailey Wells , the archbishop's former personal chaplain, had "stepped back from her ministry" following the Makin report. A Diocese of London spokesperson said a safeguarding risk assessment would take place. This comes after Lambeth Palace confirmed on Wednesday that the archbishop would not deliver the traditional Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral . BBC Action Line : If you have been affected by issues in this story, find out what support is available here..