This bill requires people working with children in education, healthcare, childcare and similar settings to report known or suspected child sexual abuse to local authorities within 7 days, with criminal penalties for non-compliance.
A Bill to mandate those providing and carrying out regulated or other activities with responsibility for the care of children to report known and suspected child sexual abuse; to protect mandated reporters from detriment; to create a criminal offence of failing to report prescribed concerns; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Baroness Grey-Thompson
Introduced: 2024-07-29