Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Policy, August 2023

Abstract

RCPCH is asking the government to consider five key points before considering whether a mandatory reporting duty is best for children in England and Wales:1. All types of child abuse much fall under any mandatory reporting duty2. A children’s rights-based approach must be followed and a children’s rights impact assessment must be carried out3. A Government systems impact assessment must be carried out4. Measurable outcomes for children must be built into any plans5. Clearer definitions must be provided before further consultatio

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