Who was John Smyth - the barrister at the centre of the Church of England abuse cover-up?

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Who was John Smyth - the barrister at the centre of the Church of England abuse cover-up?

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is under pressure to resign over a damning report into John Smyth - believed to be the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England.

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