John Smyth
British politician, died 1811
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society Dec 10, 2025, 2:32 AM
Makin Review reveals Church of England's long cover-up of Smyth's abuse - John Smyth, a leader at the Iwerne Trust camps in the UK, abused over 100 boys and young men from the 1970s to the 1980s.
- An independent review revealed that the Church of England covered up allegations against Smyth, which were known to senior clerics.
- The fallout from the Makin Review has led to calls for resignations within the church and a push for accountability and justice for the victims.
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