<P> The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has taken strong action in an effort to prevent complaints of sex abuse cases being covered up . Independent investigators are examining files as far back as the 1950s and Welby hopes this independence will prevent any possibility of a cover - up . </P> <P> We will systematically bring those transparently and openly first of all working with the survivors where they are still alive and then seeing what they want . The rule is survivors come first, not our own interests, and however important the person was, however distinguished, however well - known, survivors come first . (Justin Welby) </P> <P> The personal files of all Anglican clergy since the 1950s are being audited in an effort to ensure no cover - up . Welby emphasised repeatedly that no cover - up would be acceptable . </P> <P> Despite such assurances there is concern that not enough may be done and historic abuse may still sometimes be covered up . Keith Porteous Wood of the National Secular Society stated: </P>

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