Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Requires staff and organisations involved in regulated activities with children to report known or suspected abuse
• Creates a criminal offence for failing to report prescribed concerns
• Provides protections from detriment for mandated reporters (e.g., protection against dismissal or retaliation)
• Covers both regulated activities and other activities with responsibility for children
• Specifies what concerns must be reported and to whom reports should be made

Progress

The bill is currently at the 1st Reading in the Lords. It will need to pass through Committee, Report, and further readings before moving to the Commons.