House of Commons Library

Child protection: duties to report concerns (England)

This briefing paper sets out the current requirements on individuals and organisations regarding the reporting of known or suspected child abuse or neglect. It also provides information on the debate around whether a mandatory duty to report abuse or neglect should be introduced in England, and outlines the operation of such mandatory duties in other countries.

Read the briefing paper here

Discover more from Lancashire & South Cumbria Library Blog

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading