Offences against Children
Commons · Question 107986 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Champion
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
Answered by Jess Phillips, 2 Feb 2026
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...