Victim says a public inquiry needs to take place over clerical abuse

Sue Cox was abused by a Catholic priest when she was ten - at a religious retreat in Matlock in Derbyshire.

Three years later, she was raped by him.

She now campaigns around the world in support of people who have been abused by clergy from all faiths.

Today the General Synod - the law-making body - of the Church of England is meeting to discuss the question of clerical abuse.

It is expected to agree to apologise for abuse carried out by members of the church.

Sue Cox was at the synod today as an observer - representing her organisation which helps victims throughout Europe.

She believes more should be done - more than an apology.

She said:

The Rt Revd Paul Butler is the Bishop of Southwell and Nottinghamshire and head the Churches National Safeguarding Committee

He said:

The priest who raped Sue is now dead and she has received a small amount of compensation from the Catholic church.

Whatever is said today by the Church of England, her campaign for a public inquiry continues.