On 7 April 2021, the Church in Wales stated that its safeguarding policy, procedural documents and training materials would make it clear that the operational advice of provincial safeguarding officers should be followed by all church officers, including clergy. The Church in Wales also introduced a new cause of action in the Disciplinary Tribunal, with sanctions including removal and disqualification from holding any office or membership in the Church in Wales. There is also a power of suspension while investigation or disciplinary proceedings are ongoing. The Church in Wales also noted that some volunteers would not be directly subject to the jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Tribunal. The Church in Wales stated that it would revise its procedural guidelines to make clear the expectation that such volunteers should be removed from working with children. On 7 January 2022, the Church in Wales stated that the timetable for adopting its updated procedural guidance was delayed.