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

Key Points

• Apply to those providing or supervising care for children in regulated or other activities.
• Mandate reporting of known or suspected child sexual abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Protect reporters from detriment for making a report.
• Create a criminal offence for failing to report prescribed concerns.
• Include connected safeguarding provisions and enforcement mechanisms.

Progress

The Bill is currently at Committee stage in the Lords, where amendments are being considered. If it passes this stage, it would move to further Lords stages and then, if successful, to the Commons.