The Church of England in the Channel Islands is set to become part of the Diocese of Salisbury.
It followed a dispute between the then Dean of Jersey and the Right Reverend Tim Dakin, the Bishop of Winchester.
Winchester retained oversight and legal responsibility for administrative affairs with the Canterbury diocese taking over other areas.
A report into the relationship between the Channel Islands and the wider church has made seven recommendations, including updating laws about female bishops and safeguarding and appointing local lawyers to supply independent legal advice.
More here-
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-49905996
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