Law Commission review of duty to warn/report
The Law Commission should be asked to review the merits of legal reform concerning whether specified categories of persons ought to be under a legal duty to warn about, or a duty to report, the criminality of another.
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedMinistry of Justice is the sponsoring department for the Law Commission and will work with the Law Commission, the Home Office and other relevant departments on this recommendation. Progress and next steps:
- The Law Commission is engaging with the Inquiry to discuss this recommendation to determine next steps.
- Government is exploring the merits of this proposal with the Law Commission and will promptly work with them to discuss a proposal as soon as possible.
Progress Timeline
Government response published 2 July 2026 (CP 1623). The government accepted this recommendation; the lead department reports implementation is in progress.
Awaiting government response. Phase 1 report published 13 April 2026.