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Joe Hadden

John Smyth survivor tells of ‘physical reaction’ over redress scheme data breach

A view of part of the Nave ceiling vaulting in Canterbury Cathedral (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Archive)

A survivor of prolific abuser John Smyth has spoken of his anger over a data breach affecting the redress scheme set up by the Church of England following the scandal.

The Church described the incident as “deeply regrettable” after an email sent by law firm Kennedys on Tuesday evening revealed the addresses of 194 people who had registered for updates on the scheme.

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