Right Rev Dr Richard Kerr, installed as the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, makes his first public address while acknowledging ongoing safeguarding concerns. In his comments, he says the church “has failed” and expresses deep regret, addressing issues linked to safeguarding failures and wider church scandals. Kerr’s remarks also reference recent events involving violence, which he condemns. The address is framed as an early leadership statement following his installation, with attention on accountability and the need to respond to safeguarding problems within the church. Across the reporting, the focus remains on Kerr’s acknowledgement of failures, his apology language, and his commitment to condemnation of violence in the context of recent days. The articles do not detail specific incidents, the number of cases, or any particular safeguarding measures announced, but they present the address as the Moderator’s initial response to public criticism and concerns affecting the church.