Written Question·Home Office·UIN 107986

Offences against Children

Tabled: 23 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Sarah Champion

LabourRotherham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Crime and Police Bill 2024-26, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure a mandatory duty to report child sexual abuse for people undertaking key roles with children and

Answer

Jess Phillips
Everyone who is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children should receive appropriate training on referral processes. The government will set out clear guidance on the operation of the duty, and we will work with regulators and professional stan...

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