In the majority of countries that have introduced mandatory reporting of suspected child sexual abuse by prescribed personnel working with children, the law has been a catalyst for cultural change and a step-change in safeguarding.
This law is the exception to the rule.
- My thanks to counsel for scrutinising the legal analysis -
The impact assessment accompanying the Bill revealed that the law will have little effect.
Why, then, has the Government taken such a reckless approach to children’s safety?
The answer is contained in the review and in earlier posts on this Substack account.
If what you read causes you concern, write to your MP — or perhaps to the Prime Minister.
