Following a seven-year review of evidence from thousands of survivors of child sexual abuse, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) recommends that it be made compulsory in law for professionals and volunteers working with children in England and Wales to report suspected abuse, despite the government rejecting the same proposal in 2018.
The inquiry, based on the testimonies of more than 6,000 survivors of child sexual abuse, recommends in its final report that “the UK government and Welsh government introduce legislation which places certain individuals – “mandated reporters” – under a statutory duty to report child sexual abuse (see box).
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
