This consultation seeks views on the possible introduction of one of two additional statutory measures:
- a mandatory reporting duty, which would require certain practitioners or organisations to report child abuse or neglect if they knew or had reasonable cause to suspect it was taking place
- a duty to act, which would require certain practitioners or organisations to take appropriate action in relation to child abuse or neglect if they knew or had reasonable cause to suspect it was taking place
The consultation responds to the aims set out in the Serious Crime Act 2015 and tackling child sexual exploitation report, published in March 2015.
reportingandacting@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Write to:
Safeguarding Unit
Home Office
5th Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham St
London SW1P 4DF
Consultation ends: 13 October 2016 at midday.
Full details can be found here
