From Harrods to the Church, we must stand up to abusive leaders

The culture that allowed allegations of rape against Mohamed Al Fayed to go unchallenged for so long must change, says Susie Flashman Jarvis. And the Church must learn those same lessons, too

Parenting teenagers can be a huge challenge. Young people think that they want total freedom, but I believe that they feel unsafe without any boundaries. They need boundaries that flex.

Likewise, without accountability, leaders can be unsafe.

The recent BBC investigation into allegations of rape and attempted rape by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, reveal a man who was perceived to be talented and powerful. He was often generous with his money or time, but was also self-seeking, preying on vulnerable individuals to meet his own predilections.