Asian Bishop John Perumbalath Denies Misconduct Allegations After TV Report

The Right Reverend Dr. John Perumbalath, Bishop of Liverpool, has denied allegations of misconduct made by two women following a Channel 4 News report. One allegation relates to his time as Bishop of Bradwell, while the other involves claims of sexual harassment from a fellow bishop. Dr. Perumbalath stated he has fully cooperated with investigations, and the Church of England confirmed that an independent risk assessment found no ongoing safeguarding concerns. A second complaint was dismissed due to a time limit. The case emerges amid wider scrutiny of the Church’s handling of misconduct allegations