Clergy Discipline complaints against Bishop of Salisbury

An investigation, into allegations of financial misconduct, by the Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, has concluded

Author: Jon BurkePublished 8th Sep 2026

An investigation, into allegations of financial misconduct, by the Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, has concluded.

A disciplinary complaint under the Clergy Discipline Measure has now been brought against him.

Subsequent to these allegations, concerns relating to Bishop Stephen's conduct were raised with the National Safeguarding Team.

These have been taken very seriously and responded to, according to House of Bishops Code of Practice.

A second and separate disciplinary complaint, under the Clergy Discipline Measure, has been brought against Bishop Stephen, in relation to these concerns.

Bishop Stephen remains stepped back from ministry.

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