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The Government must keep under review the efficacy of the mandatory reporting duty once it...

Recommendation
The Government must keep under review the efficacy of the mandatory reporting duty once it is in place, with a view to expanding its scope if necessary. The Government should also reconsider the consequence of failing to comply with the duty to report child sexual abuse, so that it operates as an effective deterrent. In particular, the Government should ensure the consequence of breach does not depend significantly on referrals being made by employers, managers or personnel providers who may also be under pressure to protect reputation. (Recommendation, Paragraph 163)
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 14 Jul 2025