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Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

The Home Office is advancing legislation to establish mandatory reporting requirements for child sexual abuse across regulated activities and public offices, including the Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill and related measures. The policy aims to improve identification and reporting of child abuse through statutory obligations on professionals and institutions.

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9 May 2024 | Impact assessment Home Office linked

mandatory reporting duty for child sexual abuse (accessible version)

In response to: Child sexual abuse: mandatory reporting

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9 May 2024 | Impact assessment Home Office linked

Equality impact assessment: mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (accessible)

In response to: Child sexual abuse: mandatory reporting

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6 May 2026

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