Caldey Island abuse report: monks agree to ‘no touch’ policy for visitors

Report recommends monks not be allowed to give pastoral advise or pose for selfies

An abbey on a Welsh island where dozens of children were sexually abused by a monk over decades has promised to implement a string of safeguarding recommendations including strict limits on contact the members of the monastic community can have with visitors.

Monks on Caldey Island will not be allowed to give religious or pastoral advice to visitors even if asked or pose for a selfie with them, and under a “no touch” policy will be obliged to report any accidental physical contact.