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Church of England 'not fit for purpose', bishop says, after Archbishop of York issues apology

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Deputy head of safeguarding Julie Conalty says church's rules "don't operate like they would in other organisations" Stephen Cottrell said he is "deeply sorry" action was not taken earlier over a sex abuse case.

BBC investigation claims he let priest David Tudor stay in post in the diocese despite knowing he had been banned by the church from being alone with children and paid compensation to a sexual abuse victim.

Archbishop of York says he "acted immediately" with authority he had regarding case.

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