Sir Jamie Colman and his wife are said to have financially supported Smyth despite knowing of abuse allegations
The heir to the Colman’s mustard dynasty and his wife, a member of the clergy, have been asked by the Church of England to step back from their roles in aSir Jamie Colman has been asked to cease his volunteering activities at St Leonard’s church, Oakley, and the Rev Sue Colman has been asked to step back from all ministerial duties by the diocese of Winchester.
Since inheriting the baronetcy from his father last year, Colman has headed a family trust that oversees £9m of investments. It said Philip Mounstephen, the bishop of Winchester, had “made it clear that all failures in safeguarding should be treated with the utmost seriousness, whether locally or nationally, and that the response to those failures should be proportionate and appropriate”.
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